Sr Telecom Engineer

General Purpose

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership and technical expertise for engineering team with specific focus on Optical Transport Networks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, support needs of other business units, and provide solutions for solving core and strategic business initiatives.
• Complete detailed design of telecommunications systems and provide detailed scoping and estimating for highly complex projects.
• Promote always working safely and stress the importance of driving in a safe manner.
• Have meetings as required with technicians to discuss safety issues.
• Consult with users to determine system requirements.
• Evaluate user requests to determine feasibility, costs, and time frames.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with hardware, software, carrier, consulting, and employee resource vendors to ensure that the company's systems are adequately supported and external influences on the company's systems are understood and used in planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, and relevant telecommunication transport system or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
• Six to eight years of related experience, including one year in a technical leadership role.
• Working knowledge of voice, data, radio, and microwave communications systems.
• Expert level knowledge of Telecommunication systems, including but not limited to: Trunking, Circuit Design, Synchronous Optical Networking, Multiplexing, T1. Microwave Radio, and distribution and transmission.
• Expert level knowledge of Ciena 6500 and 3900 series hardware.
• Expert level understanding of ITU G.709, G.8032, G.8262, and IEEE 802.3 network standards.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors.
• Understanding of Electrical Utility operations and circuit requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Preferences

(Not specified)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option
• Life insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Additional Information

• Req Id: 114694
• Company Code: PacifiCorp
• Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
• Department: Power Delivery
• Schedule: Days
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: $117,400-$161,370
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.
• For More Information, please Visit

Additional Information

• Additional Information
• Req Id: 114694
• Company Code: PacifiCorp
• Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
• Department: Power Delivery
• Schedule: Days
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: $117,400-$161,370
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.
• For More Information, please Visit

Nearest Major Market

Salt Lake City

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Testing, Power Systems, Computer Science, Project Manager, Electrical, Technology, Energy, Engineering