Description
Job ID #4280
General Purpose
Design, Implement, and troubleshoot network communications systems in support of electrical system operations. Responsibilities include providing provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including phone systems, microwave radios, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, network switches. Support Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Distribution Automation (DA) deployment projects.
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.
- Create and maintain project documentation.
- Write specifications for purchase of equipment and contract services.
- Assist in the design and testing of new telecommunications or network systems.
- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Responsibilities for level 2 position include:
- Take direction and perform moderately complex tasks as directed by senior engineering staff.
- Complete detailed design and scoping of moderately complex telecommunication systems and projects.
- Take ownership of all projects assigned and complete work on-time to meet agreed upon project delivery schedules.
- Provide engineering support to communications technicians.
Responsibilities for level 3 position include:
- Provide direction and technical expertise to lower level engineering staff.
- Complete detailed design of telecommunication systems and provide scoping for highly complex projects.
- Take ownership of subject matter and/or geographic regions, work with limited supervision.
- 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.
Responsibilities for level 4 position include:
- Provide functional leadership and technical expertise to engineering team.
- Act as subject matter expert, support needs of other business units and provide solutions for solving core and strategic business initiatives.
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.)
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications systems.
- Ability to document design of systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
- 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.
Contact
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com
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