Telecom Engineer (2,3,4), Salt Lake City, UT 113834 (7/17/2025)
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Telecom Engineer (2,3,4), Salt Lake City, UT 113834 Date: Jul
14, 2025 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 97232 Company:
PacifiCorp POWER YOUR GREATNESS General Purpose Provide engineering
design, provisioning, and support of the company’s enterprise-wide
private utility telecommunications OT infrastructure, including
core utility transport (optical transport network/carrier Ethernet,
microwave radios, multiplexers, network switches, etc.) systems.
Implement technology standards, designs, policies, and practices
for telecommunications enterprise systems to ensure they address
company needs while following industry best practices. Ensure the
proper implementation of technologies to ensure high levels of
network and system performance and reliability. Responsibilities -
Design major network and communications systems. Create and update
networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement
moderately complex provisioning of connected systems. - Coordinate
with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers,
and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems
based on anticipated requirements. - Serve as a design engineer for
business units to implement networking and communications needs.
Develop complete telecom designs utilizing standardized engineering
methods. - Serve as project manager on minor projects or system
upgrades. - Create documentation on all projects and keep
documentation updated. - Design and test new telecommunications or
network systems as required by the company. - Provide budget
estimates for construction project requirements. - Analyze system
problems and implement solutions. - Provide technical input during
project planning development. - Deliver on commitments, performing
site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to
accomplish assigned work. - Maintain project timeliness and
budgets. - Train and mentor Level 1 Telecom Engineers. - Recommend
alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to
meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard
engineering methods, when requested. - Perform any additional
responsibilities as requested or assigned. In addition to the
above, Level 3 responsibilities include: - Lead in the design of
numerous transport solutions to support various ongoing projects,
including creation or modifications to telecom designs,
provisioning/configurations, and implementations. - Develop complex
engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations,
evaluations, and design documents. - Develop alternative
engineering solutions (with management direction) to meet business
needs. - Advanced knowledge of circuit design, optical transport
network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and
radio communication. In addition to the above, Level 4
responsibilities include: - Act as a lead expert in the work group;
train and mentor level 1, 2, and 3 telecom engineers. - Assist in
the development of engineering standards based on sound engineering
principles and methods to support evolving company needs and
objectives. - Expert knowledge of circuit design, optical transport
network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and
radio communication. 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 and/or networking
experience. - Advanced technical knowledge of network and
telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of
enterprise OT environments. - Ability to design systems using
computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software. - Knowledge
of optical transport network/carrier Ethernet, microwave radios,
multiplexers, network switches, and microwave and radio
communication. - Knowledge of information technology terms,
equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to
work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present
alternatives, and recommendations. - Ability to perform effectively
in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness. -
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information
and/or assumptions. - Proficient with the use of personal computers
and automated tools. - An on-site presence is required to perform
collaborative functions of the position. In addition to the above,
Level 3 requirements include: - A minimum of five years of directly
related telecommunications and/or networking experience. In
addition to the above, Level 4 requirements include: - A minimum of
ten years of directly related telecommunications and/or networking
experience. Preferences - Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
or successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power
systems or electric utility power systems. - Working knowledge of
telecom/transport network terminology and systems. - Working
knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA-232-F
(RS-232) and TIA-485(-A) (RS-485). - A solid understanding of fiber
transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including
TDM-based communications systems. - Knowledge of applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National
Electric Code. - Experience with IP networking and Carrier Ethernet
technologies, including Ciena fiber optic terminals, Cisco IOS, and
other IP-based network technologies. - Knowledge of Ciena 6500 and
3900 series hardware. - Understanding of ITU G.709, G.8032, G.8262,
and IEEE 802.3 network standards. Additional Information Primary
Location: Salt Lake City Company Code: Pacificorp Department: Power
Delivery Schedule:Days Personnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring Range:
$90,200-$ 154,400 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. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Career Segment:
Construction, Telecom, Telecommunications, CAD, Drafting,
Engineering, Technology Compensation details: 90200-154400 Yearly
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