*PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General PurposeDesign and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems in support of electrical system operations. Responsibilities include design and provisioning of telecommunications equipment including microwave radios, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches. As well as specifying and ordering carrier services from telecommunications providers.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design of data communications systems, wiring schematics and equipment configurations. Create system diagrams and provide scoping for simple substation, generation, and load interconnection projects.
- Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs.
- Take ownership of subject matter and/or geographic regions, work with limited supervision.
- Complete detailed design of telecommunication systems and provide scoping for highly complex projects.
- Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated.
- Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects.
- Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs.
- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
- Work with external utility, local, county, state and federal agencies to satisfy jurisdictional requirements.
- Support compliance efforts in support of all WECC, FERC, and NERC requirements pertaining to electronic communications.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Requirements
Requirements for the level 1 position include the following:
- 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.)
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications or networking systems.
- Ability to document design of systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
- 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 addition to the above, requirements for the level 2 position include the following:
- Three years of Telecommunications or Networking experience
- Experience performing microwave path analysis utilizing Pathloss 5.
- Basic knowledge of trunking, circuit design, synchronous optical networking, multiplexing, T1's, microwave and radio communication.
In addition to the above, requirements for level 3 position include the following:
- Five years of telecommunications or networking experience with demonstrated experience developing Greenfield communications sites including towers, shelters, AC power systems, DC power systems and communications systems.
- Advanced knowledge of trunking, circuit design, synchronous optical networking, multiplexing, T1's, microwave and radio communication.
- Knowledge of principles of communications assisted protective relaying.
Additional Information
Req Id: 105311
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com
