Telecom Engineer

Pacific Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Salt Lake City seeks telecom engineers at multiple levels to design, test and integrate telecommunications and network systems that support reliable electrical operations. Responsibilities include provisioning and programming equipment such as microwave radios, fiber terminals, MAS systems, multiplexers and network switches.

You will serve as a consultant to business units, manage minor projects, document designs and assist with capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to document design of systems using CAD or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of trunking, circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN, Frame Relay, voice mail, PBX administration and scripting, ATM microwave and radio communication.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Design major networking or communications 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

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 & belonging.

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, team division multiplexing, T1’s, 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.

In addition, Level 2 Telecom Engineer require

• Three years of telecommunications or networking experience.

In addition, Level 3 Telecom Engineer require

• 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.

In addition, Level 4 Telecom Engineer require

• 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

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

Additional Information

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY

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.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an 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. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market

Salt Lake City

Career Segment

CAD, Drafting, Construction, Call Center, Telecom, Engineering, Customer Service, Technology