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We are seeking two Junior Telecommunications Engineers to support the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of critical telecommunications and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, hands-on experience with router troubleshooting and debugging, and a desire to grow within a utility telecommunications environment. Experience configuring Nokia Service Routers is highly desirable.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues involving telecommunications networks and IP routing infrastructure.
• Debug network performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems within enterprise and operational technology environments.
• Configure, support, and maintain routers, switches, and associated network equipment.
• Assist with network design, implementation, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Analyze network performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improved reliability.
• Work with senior engineers to support telecommunications systems critical to utility operations.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and technical procedures.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation of network equipment and communication systems.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and field teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in on-call support or outage response activities as required.

• 1-2 years of experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving telecommunications networks and IP routing infrastructure issues.
• 1-2 years of experience in debugging network performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems.
• 1-2 years of experience in configuring, supporting, and maintaining routers, switches, and associated network equipment.
• 1-2 years of experience in assisting with network design, implementation, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• 1-2 years of experience in analyzing network performance for optimization and improved reliability.

• Experience with diagnostic testing and debugging tools.
• Hands-on experience with telecommunication configuration.
• Experience configuring Nokia Service Routers is highly desirable.

The role requires 90% onsite work at headquarters and 10% field work.

This is a Contract position based out of Tucson, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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