PacifiCorp

Sr Telecom Engineer

PacifiCorp$117K — $161K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 6-8 years of experience in telecommunications, including 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Expertise in voice, data, radio, and microwave communications systems.
  • Proficient with Ciena 6500 and 3900 series hardware.
  • Deep understanding of ITU and IEEE network standards.
  • Knowledge of electrical utility operations and circuit requirements.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering team on Optical Transport Networks and related systems.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to assist other business units with strategic initiatives.
  • Design and scope telecommunications systems for complex projects.
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed through regular meetings and discussions with technicians.
  • Engage with users to assess system requirements and evaluate feasibility of requests.
  • Build relationships with vendors for better support of company systems.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k with match and fixed contributions, including Roth options.
  • Life insurance and optional benefits like pet insurance.
  • Tuition Assistance for further education.
  • Generous PTO and paid leave options including parental and bereavement.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and emotional health support.
Full Job Description


General Purpose

Design and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems in support of electrical system operations. Responsibilities include provide provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including microwave radios, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches. Specify and ordering carrier services from telecommunications providers and phone companies.

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.


Requirements

  • 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.


Preferences

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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114820
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $117,400-$161,370
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

About PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. PacifiCorp is an electric power company that operates in six western states: Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. PacifiCorp provides electricity to 1.9 million customers and has 8,000 employees.
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