Job Description

Description

Team is seeking a Nokia PLTE Engineer that has experience with Core Site deployments, not Radio

This resource would work with several project teams aligned to PLTE to ready the Network and prepare for Installation. They will evaluate and assess the current state and they consult on next steps to ready the network. They will perform design reviews and work with Nokia and project teams to deploy.

This position focuses on the design, deployment, and technical

support of a Nokia‑based 5G Core and associated

transport networks.  The new Private LTE deployment will provide service

throughout Exelon‘s the Mid-Atlantic service territory. The position will

require the engineer to work at closely with Exelon PLTE RAN Engineering,

Exelon Mid-Atlantic Gas and Electric utilities and with our external

vendors.  The PLTE solution is being deployed to support all Exelon

wireless transport use cases.  The Engineer will support Operations

complex troubleshooting efforts to address service issues and shape the

architecture for Exelon’s 5G Core solution.

They have a strong RAN and MPLS presence

and want this resource focused on the duties/gaps in between those groups.

Key Responsibilities:

·      

Produce

engineering documentation, design standards, and operational procedures in

support of new deployments.

·      

Provide

engineering support for 5G Core signaling, including AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM,

PCF, and other service‑based architecture

components.

·      

Analyze

and optimize Non‑Access Stratum (NAS)

signaling flows, including registration, session management, mobility

management, and security procedures.

·      

Design

and enhance Nokia PLTE 5G Core architectures, ensuring robust signaling paths

and seamless integration with Exelon’s MPLS and DWDM networks.

·      

Architect,

implement, and maintain transport networks supporting a wide geographic

footprint, including session resiliency, capacity planning, and end‑to‑end performance

engineering.

·      

Configure

and troubleshoot Nokia MPLS routing, including OSPF/IS‑IS, BGP, LDP, RSVP‑TE, QoS, and traffic

engineering across multi‑site topologies.

·      

Develop

and maintain scripting and automation tools for LTE/5G monitoring, KPI

collection, alarm correlation, and proactive fault detection.

·      

Perform

deep‑dive root cause analysis

for escalated 5G Core and signaling issues, driving long‑term corrective actions

and systemic improvements.

·      

Support

new site deployments, transport backhaul integration, and expansion of

distributed 5G/PLTE infrastructure.

·      

Collaborate

with cross‑functional teams on lab

validation, feature testing, and vendor coordination for new capabilities and

software releases.

Required Qualifications:

·      

Bachelor’s

degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications, or related

field).

·      

Hands‑on experience with Nokia

5G Core platforms and PLTE deployments.

·      

Strong

expertise in Core signaling and NAS signaling, including registration, PDU

session establishment, mobility, and authentication flows.

·      

Proven

experience with Nokia MPLS routing and transport network design across

distributed geographic areas.

·      

Proficiency

in scripting for LTE/5G monitoring, using languages such as Python, Bash, or

similar for automation, log parsing, KPI extraction, and system health

monitoring.

·      

Ability

to architect and troubleshoot multi‑site transport backbones, including redundancy

models, failover strategies, and QoS frameworks.

·      

Experience

supporting or designing 5G /LTE networks.

·      

Familiarity

with virtualization (VMware, KVM), cloud‑native network functions, and automation

frameworks.

·      

Strong

analytical and communication skills, with the ability to lead complex

troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

project management

Top Skills Details

project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Baltimore,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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