Telecom Engineer

PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$88,800 - $122,100•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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%)

Benefits

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.
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