Sr Telecom Engineer

PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$117,400 - $161,370•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.