Communications Tech 1st 2yrs

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sIT Infrastructureteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopen Communications Tech 1st 2yrs position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Construct, install and maintain equipment associated with microwave, fiber optics, radio, telephone, SCADA and miscellaneous communications or electronic devices and telephony and voice services, Perform similar and incidental duties as required.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience in / template / profile development and radio programming, using software for portable and mobile radios from various manufacturers
• Knowledge of P25 trunking, DMR, and analog protocols and TAIT radio hard / software
• Proficiency using typical radio test equipment (service monitor, wattmeter, spectrum analyzers, sweep gear, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of RF theory and principles, interference, drive testing software, RF planning
• Good understanding of antennas, waveguide, coax, grounding, mounting and towers
• Troubleshooting and repair of portable and mobile radios
• Experience with Zetron Console equipment programming, configuration, trouble shooting
• Basic knowledge of network test equipment
• Knowledge of RF cables, types of coax, types of connectors, the ability to put connectors on coax cables, and make and test coax cables
• Basic understanding of network drawings and network components
• Ability to work independently, learn new radio and / or computer hardware and software skills quickly through independent study, formal training, and / or on-the-job training

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

Job Conditions and Physical Efforts :

The duties and responsibilities are performed in a varied indoor and outdoor environment. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, moderate to heavy lifting, moderate to heavy carrying, kneeling, twisting, balancing, climbing, reaching, pushing / pulling, grasping and operation of equipment and machinery.

The environmental conditions include all weather conditions, noise levels, hazardous conditions and on a full range of work surfaces. The use of protective clothing and / or safety devices is required.

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is$61.72-$61.72, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com) .

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.