**Description** **Closing Date to Apply:** Until Filled **Salary:** **Engineer I:** $72,737.60 - $112,028.80 **Engineer II:** $86,569.60 - $139,380.80 **Engineer III:** $97,323.20 - $156,707.20 Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range. **Benefits** : This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org) **Position Summary** The Telecommunication Engineer focused on the District's network infrastructure. Expert in designing and deploying data center networks critical to utility operations. Strong focus on network security, performance monitoring, and disaster recovery. Ideal candidate ensures resilient, scalable connectivity and supports operational continuity across field and corporate environments. **Essential Functions** Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Learn the telecommunications needs of the utility, collaborate with team members for potential solutions, design and participate with the implementation of complex telecommunication systems. + Learn how to diagnose and resolve communications and data issues related to application communication, telemetry and infrastructure. This includes capturing and/or analyzing network traffic with WB12ireshark and other similar tools. + Understand how to maintain accurate records within the telecommunications and fiber optic department to facilitate accurate cost allocations and correct budget spending; manages the policies, procedures and documents regarding telecommunication data and voice systems; may be responsible for maintaining records of FCC licenses. + Provides on-call support - after hours / weekends as required. + Maintain comprehensive documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standard operating procedures, and best practices. + Perform related duties as required or assigned. + Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. + Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures. + In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001. + Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: + Following all safety policies and procedures. + Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. + Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. + Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance. **Telecommunications Engineer I-Network:** + Understand the data network infrastructures, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and data center networks. + Understand the network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, access points) to ensure robust and scalable connectivity. + Understand how to configure and manage network devices and protocols such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). + Learn the network security measures, including access control, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. + Understand how to troubleshoot network issues related to performance, connectivity, and configuration, identifying root causes and resolving them promptly. + Learn end-users and network-related issues. + Learn how to use tools such as SNMP, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios to ensure optimal performance and reliability. + Learn how to assess networks to understand how to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. + Learn what network security protocols are to protect against data breaches, cyberattacks, and unauthorized access (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, ACLs). + Learn how to assess and apply patches or updates to network hardware and software. + Learn how to diagram networks, configurations, and documentation for network setups, changes, and troubleshooting steps. + Learn how team members provide regular reports on network performance, incident resolutions, and security status to management. + Understand how departments work with IT teams, security teams, and other departments to ensure network integration and alignment with organizational goals. + Learn how Grant PUD coordinates with vendors for hardware/software procurement, upgrades, and support. + Design and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of network outages or failures. + Learn how to test backup and recovery plans to ensure minimal disruption during emergencies. **Telecommunications Engineer II-Network:** + Collaborate with team members to design, implement, and optimize data network infrastructures, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and data center networks. + Collaborate with planning and deploying network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, access points) to ensure robust and scalable connectivity. + Collaborate with team members to configure and manage network devices and protocols such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). + Understand and Implement network security measures, including access control, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. + Troubleshoot network issues related to performance, connectivity, and configuration, identifying root causes and resolving them promptly. + Collaborate and learn to support internal teams and end-users for network-related issues and escalate as necessary. + Learn how to monitor network performance using tools such as SNMP, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios to ensure optimal performance and reliability. + Collaborate with team members to conduct regular network assessments and implement changes or upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. + Learn how to implement and manage network security protocols to protect against data breaches, cyberattacks, and unauthorized access (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, ACLs). + Collaborate on how to perform regular vulnerability assessments and apply patches or updates to network hardware and software. + Collaborate how team members maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and documentation for network setups, changes, and troubleshooting steps. + Provide regular reports on network performance, incident resolutions, and security status to management. + Work with IT teams, security teams, and other departments to ensure network integration and alignment with organizational goals. + Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software procurement, upgrades, and support. + Collaborate with team members to design and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of network outages or failures. + Understand how to regularly test backup and recovery plans to ensure minimal disruption during emergencies. **Telecommunications Engineer III-Network** + Design, implement, and optimize data network infrastructures, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and data center networks. + Plan and deploy network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, access points) to ensure robust and scalable connectivity. + Configure and manage network devices and protocols such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). + Implement network security measures, including access control, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. + Troubleshoot network issues related to performance, connectivity, and configuration, identifying root causes and resolving them promptly. + Provide ongoing support to internal teams and end-users for network-related issues and escalate as necessary. + Monitor network performance using tools such as SNMP, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or Nagios to ensure optimal performance and reliability. + Conduct regular network assessments and implement changes or upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. + Implement and manage network security protocols to protect against data breaches, cyberattacks, and unauthorized access (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, ACLs). + Perform regular vulnerability assessments and apply patches or updates to network hardware and software. + Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and documentation for network setups, changes, and troubleshooting steps. + Provide regular reports on network performance, incident resolutions, and security status to management. + Work with IT teams, security teams, and other departments to ensure network integration and alignment with organizational goals. + Coordinate with vendors for hardware/software procurement, upgrades, and support. + Design and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of network outages or failures. + Regularly test backup and recovery plans to ensure minimal disruption during emergencies. **Telecommunications Engineer I-Network:** **Required Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology other relevant degree or additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree + O to 2 (two) years of beginning level experience in network engineering or telecommunications network systems design and support. **Preferred Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Utility experience + Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) + CompTIA Network **Telecommunications Engineer II-Network:** **Required Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree + 3 (three) years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering or telecommunications network systems design and support **Preferred Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Utility experience + Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) + CompTIA Network **Telecommunications Engineer III-Network:** **Required Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree + 6 (six) years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering or telecommunications network systems design and support. **Preferred Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications): + Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) + CompTIA Network+ Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) **Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** + Knowledge of common application development patterns, including, but not limited to, Software Engineering best practices for all applicable technology, client-server architecture, service applications, object-oriented, and object-based software design + Skill in problem-solving and thinking critically + Independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents, and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations + Written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management + Utilizing MS office products; specialized software, tools, and applications **Physical Requirements** + Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No + Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting. + Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units + Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours _*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)._ _The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._ Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.