Network Design Engineer – Outside Plant

Remote – Successful candidate MUST live in a state in which Point Broadband operates (AL, FL, GA, MD, MI, OH, TN, TX, or VA).

Summary

The Network Engineer-Fiber is responsible for network planning and engineering of all broadband networks to include copper and fiber optic networks. The Network Engineer-Fiber will also be responsible for project management of major engineering initiatives as well as generating detailed engineering documentation to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing operations of the network.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Provide expert-level design and engineering for major infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering required to support customer service orders and serviceability requests.
• Review department processes and procedures for efficiency and makes recommendations to senior management for improvements.
• Maintain strong lines of communication with all staff, including management, independent contractors and field and office personnel, providing internal direction when necessary.
• Participate in departmental budget discussions and provides guidance for cost savings.
• Continuous review of departmental tools to ensure productivity.
• Operate Auto-Cad, ArcGIS, and CrescentLink.
• Researches new fiber mapping systems and makes recommendations to senior management.
• Manages outside vendors, sources construction quotes and is integral to decision-making process for vendor selection.
• Design and draft system maps with new Commercial, MDU and Residential developments.
• Perform system design, create BOM and provide construction quotes for requested projects.
• Provide updated system cable maps to all departments upon request.
• Complete design, drafting and permit drawings as required.
• Coordinates, reviews and approves of designs.
• Creates and verifies work orders in alignment with budget requirements.
• Approves all changes from the original work order including as-built changes, fiber assignment changes, and material changes.
• Attends pre-construction and joint use utility meetings to ensure company plans meet local, city, and power company requirements.
• Works in coordination with the Headend engineer to ensure quality of design and services.
• Work with and maintain quality relationships with construction developers, contractors, and utility companies to ensure timely and accurate construction.
• Provide advanced support for maintenance and troubleshooting of the OSP fiber optic network.
• Participate in discussions and planning of network expansion to ensure efficient use of capital expenditures.
• Participate in discussions and testing of new equipment and material.
• Maintain professional attitude when in the community following the company’s guidelines for excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Candidates must possess the ability to multitask, problem solve, think clearly and respond in a fast-paced or fluid environment
• Must be reliable and dependable, self-motivated and willing to learn and contribute to building a successful team
• Ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to read street maps and system design prints

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically with OSP fiber optics
• Excellent organization, mathematical skills, and computer skills
• AutoCAD related experience, within the cable industry is desired
• Ability to multitask and handle numerous assignments simultaneously

Computer Skills

Word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, email, AutoCad, database software.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• Ability to carry, climb and operate ladder
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus
• Must be able to lift/carry 20 lbs. at any given time
• Must be able to travel for business purposes on an occasional basis.

Benefits

• Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Share the Care Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform/Boot allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Cell Phone Allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Discounted Broadband Services *Where Applicable*

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