Telecom Engineer

General Purpose

Design, test and integrate telecommunications and network communications systems in support of reliable electrical system operations. Responsibilities include provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including microwave radios, MAS systems, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches. Deliver high quality, reliable and complex telecommunication systems. This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design major networking or communications systems.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required.)
• Ability to document design of systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of trunking, circuit design, synchronous optical networking, time division multiplexing, T1s, 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.
• Level 2 Telecom Engineer requires: Three years of telecommunications or networking experience.
• Level 3 Telecom Engineer requires: Five years of telecommunications or networking experience. Advanced knowledge of trunking, circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN, Frame Relay, voice mail, PBX administration and scripting, ATM, microwave and radio communication.
• Level 4 Telecom Engineer requires: Ten years of telecommunications or networking experience. Top expert level knowledge of trunking, circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN, Frame Relay, voice mail, PBX administration and scripting, ATM, microwave and radio communication.

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. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• 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

Primary Location: Salt Lake City, UT; also Portland, OR. Department: Power Delivery. Schedule: Days. Personnel Subarea: Exempt. Hiring Range: $77,200–$161,370. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.