Fiber Engineer-Long Haul Implementation

Zayo Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. The Zayo Long Haul Fiber Implementation Team is seeking a Fiber Engineer to support the design and documentation of the physical fiber path across the Zayo network, with primary responsibility for maintaining accurate network records and inventory systems in support of providing fiber-based services. Our Fiber Engineer will own and manage the inventory and database accuracy of the Zayo fiber network, including tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and related assets. This role will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction with the Outside Plant Team, GIS Specialists, Sales Engineering, and Fiber Visualization Specialists. This role is primarily focused on backend network records management and data accuracy, with limited hands-on engineering design responsibilities. NOTE: We're open to this position working remotely within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience
Experience maintaining telecom network records, inventory systems, or database-driven network documentation preferred
Minimum of five (5) years fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries required.
Well qualified candidate will have proven aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools including MS Visio.
Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus.
Knowledge of GIS-based platforms is a plus
Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and the ability to function independently of supervision
Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments
Basic knowledge of Fiber Network Design preferred
Work experience within Telecom Industry preferred
Demonstrated ability to utilize database management software system

Responsibilities

Maintain and update fiber network records in internal database systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of physical plant information
Ensure fiber optic database is current and accurate by inputting data of physical fiber assets and fiber enclosures into the data management system
Ensure inventory of fiber circuits is accurate by inputting fiber usage data into inventory management database and maintaining information as changes occur
Research existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network documentation, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities
Support route design for fiber-based services including Point-to-Point, Ring, and path diverse routing (limited engineering design responsibilities)
Provide documentation and design schematics of fiber path and splicing work to be performed for fiber projects, relocations, and restoration activities
Establish and maintain effective communications and professional working relationships with customers both internal and external
Organize workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques
Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned