Telecom Engineer 1/2/3

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Designs and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems. Responsibilities include provide provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including phone systems, remote terminal devices, switches, routers and asynchronous transfer mode equipment; and specifying and ordering carrier services from telecommunications providers and phone companies.

Design major networking or communications systems. Create networking diagrams and implement complex network programming on phone systems and network systems. (25%) Serve as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs. (10-20%) Serve as project manager on major projects or system upgrades. (15%) Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated. (10%) Write equipment specifications and purchase equipment for projects. (0-5%) Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company. (10%) Make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements. (0-5%) Analyze system problems and implement solutions. (0-5%) Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs. (0-5%) Lead systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management. (10%) Provide technical leadership to staff. (5-10%) Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5-10%) Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

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. Three years of telecommunications or networking experience is required for the telecom engineer 2 level. Five years of telecommunications or networking experience is required for the telecom engineer 3 level. Ability to document design of systems using computer aided drafting program or equivalent software. Advanced knowledge of trunking, circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN, Frame Relay, voice mail, PBX administration and scripting, ATM microwave and radio communication. Knowledge of large call center operational requirements. Advanced 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. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

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