Mgr, Telecom Engineering

Position Overview: Provide leadership of the PacifiCorp Telecommunications Engineering team, in direct support of electrical system operations. Oversee technology standards, design, policies, and practices of the company’s telecommunications operational systems and ensure they follow industry best practices. Ensure the enterprise has the capability to support new technologies and maintain high levels of network and system performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a team of 12-15 direct reports, including Telecom engineers and analysts, as well as additional staff augment and statement of work contractors to support strategic objectives.
2. Provide technical vision for growth and obsolescence management of an extensive network that spans across eight western states and includes a variety of wired and wireless technologies.
3. Manage annual capital and expense budget, set 10-year capital plan.
4. Work with senior staff to establish and maintain technology standards.
5. Manage distribution of project assignments, perform employee performance reviews, and award end of year merit-based raises and annual incentive plan payout.
6. Act as consultant to business units requiring telecommunications services.
7. Provide updates and strategic plans to senior leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
2. A minimum of seven years of experience with telecommunication transport systems.
3. A minimum of three years of direct people management experience.
4. Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and an understanding of enterprise IT environments.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
6. Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Availability as a resource for problem resolution on a 24-hour basis.

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.