Telecomm Technician
Energy NorthwestRichland, Washington, United States
Posted April 2, 2026
125580 - 125580 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Energy Northwest produces reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities at the cost of production. Formed as a joint operating agency in 1957, the organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting public power activities in the region. Today the joint operating agency membership includes nearly every public power utility district in the state and several municipalities. The agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project and Columbia Generating Station (nuclear energy facility). Energy Northwest also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. Find out more about us at www.energy-northwest.com Posting policy: www.energy-northwest.com/Pages/social-media-policy.aspx
Job Description
The Telecomm Technician supports the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic and telecommunications systems, ensuring reliable operation of voice, data, radio, network, camera, and siren infrastructure. The role involves hands-on work, field inspections, equipment testing, and system documentation while adhering to organizational procedures, safety standards, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Two year information technology & communication system program or equivalent
- Four years installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment or HS Diploma/GED and at least 6 years of equivalent experience
- Physical ability to do extensive climbing of steps and/or ladders or other physical activities
- Current Washington State driver's license
- Certification for Networking (CompTIA Network+ or Cisco), Radio(FCC) (desired)
Benefits
- Retirement benefits through three retirement programs including PERS, 401(k) with employer match, and 457(b) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
