PacifiCorp ยท 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, FCC Support, Telecom Engineering #113885
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $154K/yr
10+ years expPacifiCorp 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. The Senior Engineer, FCC Support, Telecom Engineering will provide technical leadership and support for the company's telecommunications infrastructure, focusing on FCC licensing functions and engineering design.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market. Perform tasks related to FCC licensing & database administration, frequency coordinations, FAA/FCC ASR applications, mobile radio buildouts & frequencies, site agreements, MAS radio administration, property/site/frequency information requests, power line carrier management, etc
Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements
Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems
Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements
Analyze system problems and implement solutions
Provide technical input during project planning development
Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work
Maintain project timeliness and budgets
Provide technical oversight and guidance to other engineering staff in the development of critical telecom solutions
Serve as a company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management
Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business
Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by engineering staff
Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility
Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university
A minimum of 10 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature
Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations
Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of enterprise OT environments
Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools
An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National Electric Code
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role
Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems
Working knowledge of telecom/transport network terminology and systems
Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA-232-F (RS-232) and TIA-485(-A) (RS-485)
A solid understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM-based communications systems
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
PacifiCorp
PacifiCorp is an electric power company in the northwestern United States. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
5001-10000 employees
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Darin Carroll
Chief Executive Officer
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