Telecom Engineer

General Purpose

Design major networking or communications systems. Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs. Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades. Assist with systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management. Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated. Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects. Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company. Make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements. Analyze system problems and implement solutions. Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs. Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create networking diagrams and implement moderately complex network programming on phone systems and network systems.
• Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs.
• Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades.
• Aid in systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management.
• Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated.
• Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects.
• Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company.
• Make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements.
• Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
• Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Three years of telecommunications or networking experience.
• Ability to document design of systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of trunking, circuit design, synchronous optical networking, team division multiplexing, T1’s, integrated services digital network, Frame Relay, voicemail, private branch exchange administration and scripting, asynchronous transfer mode, and microwave and radio communication.
• Knowledge of large call center operational requirements.
• Basic knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Preferences

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option, life insurance, additional voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and a mass transit pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices. Work-life balance includes generous paid time off, paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, and an Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Additional Information

• Req Id: 114722
• Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
• Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
• Department: Power Delivery
• Schedule: Days
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: $88,800-$122,100
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.