Telecommunications Engineer -III

Description

Closing Date to Apply: This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed 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 County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated based on preferred qualifications and job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

The Telecommunication Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the District’s operational technology (OT) infrastructure. This role provides technical expertise in deploying and supporting mission critical communications and network systems that enable reliable utility operations.

The position requires advanced knowledge of OT networking technologies, architecture, and telecommunications systems, with a strong emphasis on system reliability, performance, and resiliency. The Telecommunications Engineer develops, controls, and best practices to safeguard OT environments from evolving cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical infrastructure.

Working closely with engineering, operations and other departments, this role supports the continued modernization and secure operation of the District’s telecommunications and OT network assets while maintaining compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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 accommodation 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:

General (applies to all levels)

• Maintain accurate documentation, policies, and standards related to OT infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Support compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, and District policies.
• This position requires NERC CIP access, and incumbents must meet and maintain eligibility with the established criteria in the Grant PUD Personnel Risk Assessment Procedure.
• 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,…