Systems Engineer 3 - (Transport Engineer 3)

WHO WE ARE

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the Council's core services.

The Metropolitan Council needs a Network Transport Engineer. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing network transport systems and connectivity to ensure high-performance and reliable communication across all Metropolitan Council locations.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

This Transport Engineer role involves working with a multitude of technologies, including fiber optics, microwave systems, WANs, MANs, and other transport media, to support data transmission between Metropolitan Council facilities. The Transport Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver robust networking solutions and troubleshoot complex network issues as they arise. The Network Transport Engineer will collaborate with external transport vendors to secure lines of service for Met Council facilities, as well as work on coverage contracts with external vendors.

What you would do in this job

1. Network Design, Contracts, and Implementation :

• Ensure that the Met Council's fiber, copper, and microwave networks, connecting METC facilities to outside organizations, are under contract.
• Understand the types of network transport options available for deployment within METC.
• Plan transport networks, including fiber-optic, microwave, and leased line systems.
• Optimize the existing network to identify cost efficiencies and best practice designs.
• Design scalable network solutions to meet organizational needs and ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.
• Solicit contracts from vendors for network connectivity to METC sites with varying terms and lengths.
• Create contract initiation memos that adhere to the Metropolitan Council's procurement standards.
• Create new contracts and follow up on renewable contracts.
• Manage project timelines for network extensions, upgrades, and lifecycle replacement efforts.
• Oversee the installation and upgrade of new and existing transport equipment & hardware.
• Ensure quality of work performed in compliance with standard operating policies, State of MN, and Federal law.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and work procedures.
• Review technical documents and designs for accuracy
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet business needs.

2. Maintenance and Optimization :

3. Troubleshooting and Support :

4. Documentation and Reporting :

5. Collaboration and Training :

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of completed education (degree field of study in Telecommunications, Network, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Administration, Systems Engineering and Design, Systems Security, o r a related field) and experience (in the design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network equipment and related infrastructure) :

Desired Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : AFSCME, Grade I

FLSA Status : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position). A criminal background check is required if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .