Pacific Power · 1 month ago
Telecom Engineer (2,3,4), Salt Lake City, UT 113834
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expPacifiCorp is a leading provider of utility services, and they are seeking a Telecom Engineer to provide design, provisioning, and support for their telecommunications infrastructure. The role involves implementing technology standards and ensuring high levels of network performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements
Serve as a design engineer for business units to implement networking and communications needs. Develop complete telecom designs utilizing standardized engineering methods
Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades
Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated
Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company
Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements
Analyze system problems and implement solutions
Provide technical input during project planning development
Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work
Maintain project timeliness and budgets
Train and mentor Level 1 Telecom Engineers
Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Lead in the design of numerous transport solutions to support various ongoing projects, including creation or modifications to telecom designs, provisioning/configurations, and implementations
Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents
Develop alternative engineering solutions (with management direction) to meet business needs
Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor level 1, 2, and 3 telecom engineers
Assist in the development of engineering standards based on sound engineering principles and methods to support evolving company needs and objectives
Qualification
Required
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.)
Three years of telecommunications and/or networking experience
Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of enterprise OT environments
Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software
Knowledge of optical transport network/carrier Ethernet, microwave radios, multiplexers, network switches, and microwave and radio communication
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools
An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position
Preferred
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems
Working knowledge of telecom/transport network terminology and systems
Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA-232-F (RS-232) and TIA-485(-A) (RS-485)
A solid understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM-based communications systems
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National Electric Code
Experience with IP networking and Carrier Ethernet technologies, including Ciena fiber optic terminals, Cisco IOS, and other IP-based network technologies
Knowledge of Ciena 6500 and 3900 series hardware
Understanding of ITU G.709, G.8032, G.8262, and IEEE 802.3 network standards
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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