Telecommunications Engineer

Overview

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

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 900 MHz point‑to‑multipoint network supporting Distribution Automation and Advanced Metering Infrastructure, and replacement of a legacy SONET network with an MPLS‑based transport network.

An ideal candidate will bring practical RF engineering experience with public‑safety‑grade 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.

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

Experience and Education

• 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

Experience and Education

• 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

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.

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Fully complete the online application at  by no later than March 13, 2026

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.