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Sr Telecom Engineer

PacifiCorp
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
**Sr Telecom Engineer**

  • location:** SALT LAKE CITY,UT,US,84116 | PORTLAND,OR,US,97232
  • Company:** PacifiCorp

## **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.

## **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 detailed scoping,and estimating for highly complex projects.
  • Promote always working safely and stress the importance of driving in a safe manner. Have meetings 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.

## **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 distribution and 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.

We celebrate diversity,equity and inclusion,and we are 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,veteran or military status,familial or parental status,marital status or any other

category protected by applicable local,state or U.S. federal law.

## **Preferences**

## **Benefits**

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.

Life insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits,including Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

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

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

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## Additional Information

Req Id: 114694

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $117,400-$161,370

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% 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](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.

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.

  • Nearest Major Market:** Salt Lake City

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