Communication Technician B

Date: Jul 14, 2025

Job ID: 5611

Location:

Redmond, WA, US, 98052

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based)

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's IT Infrastructure team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Communication Technician B position!

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

Job Description

This position is on the Fiber team

This job is under federal regulation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings that include screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

Construct, install, and maintain wiring and equipment associated with communications and electronic equipment used in the utility business. Have knowledge of local safety codes & industry practices for aerial and underground communication cables, vaults, facilities and attachments. Perform similar & incidental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must understand copper and fiber optic cables, fiber optic theory, types of optical fibers, fiber optic system design parameters, fiber optic cable types, termination and splicing, design considerations, cable management alternatives, underground route design, ADSS cable system design, OPGW cable system design, optical testing requirements, test results interpretation, standards and codes, and fiber optic safety.
Must possess or obtain within thirty (30) working days after selection a valid First Aid/CPR/AED card.
Applicant must hold a valid CDL-Class A Endorsed Driver's License within 30 days.
Applicant must begin the process to obtain UTC Certification for Fiber Optic Professional Level 2 within the first 12 months.

Desired Qualifications

Applicant should be able to read and interpret electrical & construction drawings.
Access and manage assignments with the National Joint Utilities Notification System (NJUNS) for pole attachments & transfers, trench construction, and project notification.
Understand and work with PSE Engineers to ensure traffic plan requirements are met for safe work zone compliance.
Reviews and resolves field construction issues and provide oversight on overhead & underground cable installations.

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities are performed in a varied indoor and outdoor environments. 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 environment 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 $59.02 - $59.02, 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.