Telecom Engineer

About the role

Design and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems. Responsibilities include providing provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including phone systems, remote terminal devices, switches, routers and asynchronous transfer mode equipment and specify and order carrier services from telecommunications providers and phone companies.

Responsibilities

• Design major networking or communications systems.
• Create networking diagrams and implement moderately complex network programming on phone systems and network systems. (25%)
• Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs. (20%)
• Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades. (15%)
• Assist with systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management. (10%)
• Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated. (0-5%)
• Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects. (0-5%)
• Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company. (0-5%)
• Make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements. (0-5%)
• Analyze system problems and implement solutions. (0-5%)
• Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs. (0-5%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

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.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k 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

Pay

Hiring Range: $88,800-$122,100

Schedule

Schedule: Days