Energy engineering

Optomi, in partnership with a leading utility and energy organization, is seeking a Power Engineer to join their Telecommunications Engineering team in Raleigh, NC. This engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, testing, and documenting complex AC and DC power solutions supporting telecom and critical infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AC/DC power engineering, UPS systems, DC plant infrastructure, grounding systems, and telecom facility power design. This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role responsible for ensuring reliable and cost-effective telecom power systems that support enterprise communication networks. This position requires strong independent execution, collaboration across engineering and operations teams, and the ability to support both design and field implementation activities. This role is hybrid and requires onsite presence in downtown Raleigh three days per week.
Designing and delivering critical AC/DC telecom power infrastructure supporting enterprise communication systems
Working with UPS systems, DC plant systems, and battery backup infrastructure in mission-critical environments
Serving as a technical lead across telecom power engineering projects with real operational impact
What type of experience does the right candidate have: 6+ years of electrical engineering, telecom power engineering, or critical infrastructure power systems experience
Deep understanding of UPS systems, DC plant systems, rectifiers, and battery monitoring systems
Experience with telecom grounding standards for shelters, towers, and communication infrastructure
Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and telecom network environments
Experience with network automation, scripting, or programming (Python, Bash, or similar) highly preferred
Experience working in utility, telecom, or critical infrastructure environments
Strong documentation skills including engineering drawings, schematics, and technical design packages
Familiarity with Agile engineering practices and cross‑functional technical teams
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
Design, implement, and support AC/DC telecom power systems including UPS, DC plants, and backup power infrastructure
Develop engineering job packages (EJPs), including equipment lists, installation instructions, drawings, and network diagrams
Perform system design work ensuring cost‑effective, reliable, and scalable telecom power solutions
Provide technical support to field operations, NOC teams, installation crews, and maintenance personnel
Support troubleshooting and advanced problem resolution for telecom power systems
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver infrastructure upgrades and implementations
Maintain awareness of current telecom power technologies and industry best practices
Contribute to process improvements for operational efficiency and support scalability of telecom power systems

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