Telecom Engineer

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…