Telecom Engineer

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match contributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

PacifiCorp, located in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist responsible for designing and troubleshooting telecommunications and network communication systems. The role involves programming telecommunications equipment and managing projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and at least three years of relevant experience. PacifiCorp offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k matching program, and a generous paid time off policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of telecommunications or networking experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design major networking or communications systems.
• Serve as a consultant to other business units.
• Assist with systems capacity planning and technology changes.
• Create documentation on all projects.
• Write job and equipment specifications for projects.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Networking knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Computer-aided drafting software

Job description

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Design and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems. Responsibilities include providing provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including phone systems, remote terminal devices, switches, routers and asynchronous transfer mode equipment and specify and order carrier services from telecommunications providers and phone companies.

Responsibilities

• Design major networking or communications systems. Create networking diagrams and implement moderately complex network programming on phone systems and network systems. (25%)
• Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs. (20%)
• Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades. (15%)
• Assist with systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management. (10%)
• Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated. (0-5%)
• Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects. (0-5%)
• Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company. (0-5%)
• Make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements. (0-5%)
• Analyze system problems and implement solutions. (0-5%)
• Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs. (0-5%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

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.)
• Three years of telecommunications or networking experience.
• 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.

Preferences

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.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

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

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.