Fiber Engineer

Zayo Group•Remote - CA, CA

7d•$68,100 - $104,700

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a Fiber Engineer to design physical fiber paths across its network in support of fiber-based services. Projects may include high-volume Small Cell hub-and-spoke and ring designs, fiber inventory management, Greenfield builds, technical splicing solutions, network relocations, and capacity augments or grooms. The role works with large data sets and formal project plans that may span months or years, and manages fiber network inventory through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and other assets. The position reports to the Fiber Engineering Manager and regularly interacts with the Outside Plant Team, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers. Ideal candidates will be located in the western U.S. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States. Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available now or in the future. The position includes participation in an on-call rotation for emergency and trouble response.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in Engineering or equivalent telecom network experience.
At least three years of fiber design experience, including ring configurations, FTT projects, and high-volume site deliveries.
Prior experience in telecom and fiber plant installation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Visio and Excel.
Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems.
Experience with Google Earth, including producing professional, detailed KMZ files and interpreting outside-plant construction KMZs.
Ability to prioritize tasks and timelines, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple assignments effectively.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with varied functional teams and supporting cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills, including project-management, communication, and execution capabilities for high-volume projects.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing data quality.
Current authorization to work in the United States full-time without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Salesforce.com.
QGIS experience.

Responsibilities

Design routes for fiber-based services, including point-to-point, ring, and path-diverse routing.
Research databases, files, and records to support network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities.
Deliver fiber-path design solutions and complex splicing schematics for high-volume fiber projects.
Maintain accurate fiber plant database records by entering physical fiber asset data, inventory, and circuit assignments into data management systems, including OSPI, Network Manager Telecom, NetCracker, QGIS, and Salesforce.
Maintain accurate fiber-utilization inventory and keep internal and external customer information current as changes occur.
Assign cable names and splice IDs, and manage Splice Activity and Order processes in accordance with company and database standards.
Oversee and train A&Es in designing and creating Splicing Packages (FEP) and DLRs; receive Splicing As-Builts and update records.
Coordinate with engineers and Zayo stakeholders to validate project specifications, network growth, and delivery timelines.
Establish and maintain effective communications and professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
Organize work efficiently and use time-management techniques to maximize productivity.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergencies and service troubles.