Fiber Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design routes for fiber-based services, including point-to-point, ring, and path-diverse routing.

• Conduct research on existing databases, files, and records to support network design, fiber optimization, and the relocation of fiber facilities.

• Provide fiber-path design solutions and intricate splicing schematics for high-volume fiber projects.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of fiber plant databases by entering physical fiber asset data, fiber inventory, and circuit assignments into OSPI, Network Manager Telecom, NetCracker, QGIS, and Salesforce.

• Keep an accurate inventory of fiber utilization and customer information for both internal and external clients.

• Allocate cable names and splice IDs, and oversee Splice Activity & Order processes in accordance with company and database standards.

• Supervise and mentor A&E's in designing and creating Splicing Packages (FEP) and DLRs.

• Receive Splicing As-Builts and update corresponding records.

• Collaborate with engineers and Zayo stakeholders to confirm project specifications, network expansion, and delivery schedules.

• Cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Organize tasks efficiently using effective time-management strategies.

• Contribute to company objectives by taking on related responsibilities as assigned.

• Engage in an on-call rotation for emergency and trouble response.

• Report directly to the Fiber Engineering Manager and frequently interact with the Outside Plant Team, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A four-year college degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Telecom Network is required.

• At least three (3) years of fiber design experience, including ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high-volume site deliveries, is required.

• Proficient in the MS Office suite, particularly MS Visio and Excel.

• Familiarity with the Salesforce.com platform is advantageous.

• Previous experience in telecom and fiber plant installation is essential.

• Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems is required.

• Experience with QGIS is preferred.

• Must possess Google Earth experience, including the ability to create professional and detailed KMZ files and interpret outside plant construction KMZs.

• Strong communication skills for effective correspondence with various functional teams and supporting cross-functional collaboration.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask efficiently.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities, including project management and effective communication skills while managing high-volume projects.

• Ability to work quickly and effectively without compromising data quality.

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including OPT, TN, H1B, or any other type of work visa, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Non-sales positions may qualify to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Disability retirement plans.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan.

• Generous paid time off policy, including paid parental leave.