Pacific Power · 1 month ago
Optical Network/Carrier Ethernet Architect, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, Utah #113818
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $177K/yr
20+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging. The Optical Network/Carrier Ethernet Architect will own the domain of fiber optic or microwave radio network communications, managing complex system planning, vendor relationships, and providing technical leadership to the engineering team.
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Responsibilities
Domain ownership and architecture of fiber optic or microwave radio systems
Develop technology standards, perform OEM technology evaluations, review vendor and equipment manufacturer performance, develop and execute on technology RFPs, create system roadmap and investment strategy
Contribute to telecom engineering annual and 10-year budget plan, develop and manage annual risk assessment and provide input to technology lifecycle plans
Serve as project manager on major projects and/or the most complex system upgrades
Support contract development for technology vendors. Manage vendor relationship. Act as single point of contact to vendor for bug-fix and vulnerability patch management
Serve as expert level consultant to internal business partners to develop and deploy technology solutions. Establish proof of concept tests and FOA pilot projects
Provide technical leadership to staff
Provide technical staff development and ongoing mentorship
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Provide functional leadership and technical expertise for engineering team with specific focus on Optical Transport Networks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 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.)
Twenty years of progressively responsible related experience with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a technical leadership role
Top expert level knowledge of fiber optic and/or microwave radio systems
Advanced knowledge of electric utility system protection requirements, SCADA delivery, OT network characteristics
Ability to convey highly technical concepts to senior and executive management in less-technical terms
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
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
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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