Description

We ask that you provide a clear and concise cover letter describing how your unique experience and background would best fit with our telecommunications department

Basic Responsibilities

Snohomish County PUD (SNOPUD) is looking for a Telecommunications Engineer to plan, design, and implement the District’s communications infrastructure. The Telecommunications department is deploying a new communications network to meet the evolving needs of the utility. Current work includes implementation of a P25 land mobile radio system, deployment of a 900MHz pointtomultipoint network supporting Distribution Automation and Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and replacement of a legacy SONET network with an MPLSbased transport network. An ideal candidate will bring practical RF engineering experience with publicsafetygrade land mobile radio (LMR) systems, along with familiarity with network transport architectures.

The Telecommunications Engineer plans, designs, develops, and engineers the District’s telecommunications data transport and land mobile radio systems. The position supports multiple functional technology areas within the telecommunications network, provides clear and accurate project documentation to technical staff and engineers for efficient and timely completion of work, and ensures compliance with all applicable governmental, industry, and District standards and policies.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear more about you. Please include a cover letter describing how your unique experience and background would best fit with our telecommunications department.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Telecommunications Engineer II         $117,508 to $146,885 Annually

        Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, AND

        Two (2) years of experience in the Telecommunications or a related Electric Utility field;

OR

        Six (6) years of experience in the Telecommunications or a related Electric Utility field.

Minimum Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

        Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s)

        Professional Engineer (PE) license

Telecommunications Engineer III         $131,609 to $164,512 Annually

        Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, AND

        Four (4) years of experience in the Telecommunications or a related Electric Utility field;

OR

        Eight (8) years of experience in the Telecommunications or a related Electric Utility field.

Minimum Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

        Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s)

        Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.

To Apply

Fully complete the online application at careers.snopud.com by no later than March 13, 2026

 Apply and see full job descriptions at careers.snopud.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, women, disabled, and veterans. The PUD is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and its affirmative action commitments, and shall recruit, employ, advance in employment and compensate qualified individuals at all levels without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, ethnic background, marital status, age (40 years or over), favorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal for a person with a disability, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C status, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal laws; and shall not discriminate against any individual, nor any such characteristic. This policy has the full support of the PUD’s Leadership Team and CEO/General Manager.