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Chelan County PUD Telecommunication Engineer in Wenatchee, Washington
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
*This position will be filled at the I, II or Senior level, contingent upon the selected candidate's experience. *
Job Summary: The Telecommunications Engineer provides high quality telecommunications engineering and project management services to the District to ensure the District's telecommunications infrastructure is designed, maintained and operated in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, including system replacement and expansion necessary to meet the District's capital and O&M telecommunication needs. The technologies involved are microwave, fiber-optic, LAN, WAN, trunked and conventional two-way radio, VoIP telephone, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), video systems, security systems and wireless access systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Telecommuncations Engineer I Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.
- 30% Perform entry level design, implementation, and support of telecommunication systems. Analyze transmission path parameters for radio frequency and fiber optic systems for conditions such as attenuation losses, radio frequency interference, and reflectance. Assist in development and establish operational parameters relating to radio frequency and fiber optic systems, interpret and gather data from Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer, Bit Error Rate Tester, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, and other typical measurement devices such as voltage, current, and resistance meters for the purpose of testing, troubleshooting and installation of telecommunication systems. Assist senior engineers in designing and installing telecommunication systems. Perform power consumption calculations, equipment site preparation, and identifying HVAC requirements. Provide engineering support to technicians relating to technical telecommunication issues.
- 20% Assist in the development and implementation of project scopes, schedules, and budgets for routine telecommunication projects.
- 10% Assist in product research & evaluation. Summarize results and present findings and recommendations to senior level engineers.
- 30% Maintain a library of telecommunication system diagrams. Develop schematics diagrams, one-line circuits, interconnect diagrams, functional block diagrams, fiber splicing directives, and FCC license updates.
- 10% Procure parts and equipment. Arrange for equipment repairs. Maintain inventory records.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Telecommunications Engineer II: Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.
30% Develop telecommunication project plans including project scope, schedule, and budget. Execute and provide updates on project progress. Complete project documentation according to District standards.
20% Perform intermediate telecommunication and fiber broadband technical system design or modifications. Evaluate and recommend products and services related to core telecom systems, including, but not limited to, PBX, trunk radio, SONET, and microwave communications. Provide engineering support related to fiber circuit design and fiber splicing. Maintain telecom and fiber system design documentation in accordance with District standards.
20% Provide interm