Pacific Power · 1 month ago
Sr Telecom Engineer (Portland, OR / Salt Lake City, UT) #113159
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $154K/yr
6+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging. The role involves designing and troubleshooting telecommunications and network communications systems to support electrical system operations, along with providing provisioning and programming of telecommunications equipment.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
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 scoping for highly complex projects
Promote working safely at all times and stress the importance of driving in a safe manner. Have daily tailgate meetings, weekly, and monthly meeting 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, and relevant telecommunication transport system or a related field or equivalent related work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
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 Optical 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
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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