Electronic Technician 1

Pacific Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-focused candidates to support the reliable operation of the electrical grid through advanced communications technology. This role is based in Salt Lake City, UT with 100% onsite work and requires an FCC GROL license and two years of Electronic Technician experience in a power utility environment.

The position involves maintaining a wide range of communication systems, installing and certifying equipment, and possibly supervising an Electronic Technician Assistant.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must pass journeyman level written and practical tests.
• Two years experience as an Electronic Technician in a power utility environment.
• FCC GROL License with elements 1 and 3.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PacifiCorp communication systems including voice and data systems, PBX, DCS, microwave, land mobile radio, SCADA, fiber optics and related equipment.
• Install, test and certify equipment; travel in extreme weather may be required.
• Work on independent assignments or with other personnel as needed.
• May direct the work of an Electronic Technician Assistant.
• Manage company vehicles, tools and materials used for this position.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Two years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FCC GROL License (elements 1 & 3)

Tools

Radio/Broadcast equipment

Job description

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer- centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84104

Company: PacifiCorp

General Purpose

Play a critical role in supporting the reliable operation of the electrical grid through advanced communications technology!

Responsibilities

• Maintaining PacifiCorp Communication systems including but not limited to voice and data communication systems, telephone systems, PBX's,DCS, analog and digital microwave radio systems, land mobile radio systems, SCADA systems, power line carrier equipment, chart recorders, telemetry, tone relaying, fiber optics/lightwave, and associated switching and termination equipment.
• Responsible for installing, testing and certifying any or all of the above listed equipment. Off-road travel in extreme weather conditions may be required.
• Usually work on independent work assignments, but may be assigned to work with other company personnel as needed.
• May be assigned to direct the work of an Electronic Technician Assistant.
• Responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the Company for use in this position.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must pass journeyman level written and practical tests.
• Two years experience as an Electronic Technician in a power utility environment.
• FCC GROL License with elements 1 and 3.

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

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: , 100% onsite

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Hiring Range: $60.80

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.

Nearest Major Market

Salt Lake City

Career Segment

Power Systems, Technician, Electronics, Electrical, Energy, Technology, Engineering