LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SEC

Lumen Technologies • Denver, CO

2d • $108,896 - $145,195

About The Position

The Lead Engineer applies advanced engineering and network principles, theories, concepts, and technologies to solve unusually complex problems. The role leads the design, development, integration, evaluation, and implementation of innovative principles, processes, and applications in support of the mission.

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory and includes equipment configuration and sanitization, component and system testing, closing work orders, and maintaining related documentation. The position also functions in a warehouse environment and supports logistics and organization of program materials. The engineer integrates and installs telecommunications equipment and infrastructure for a nationwide network, including cabinet integration, inventory management, and remote verification testing. The role exercises considerable decision-making latitude with limited consultative direction and serves as a technical consultant to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• At least 6 years of related experience; the posting also lists 7+ years of related experience.
• Applicable engineering, IT, or other professional certifications.
• Excellent technical knowledge of telecommunications inside-plant environments, including fiber, DWDM, SONET, IP, Ethernet, switching technologies, and power, with troubleshooting and installation experience in these technologies.
• Ability to learn new technologies added to the network.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities, including moving objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a cooperative climate.
• Experience and knowledge of materials and tools used by network technicians.
• Computer skills, including entering data in spreadsheets and word-processing documents and sending attachments by email.
• Ability to follow operational documentation, including guidelines, policies, processes, and standards.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal (DS) and Optical Carrier (OC) transmission rates.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of successfully achieving professional goals.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoD security clearance and ability to maintain eligibility for access to classified information; selected applicants are subject to government security re-investigation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate equipment and associated network performance, and recommend network improvements and design changes.
• Handle complex engineering assignments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations groups to finalize designs and communications solutions.
• Conduct technology studies, prepare budget estimates, and develop project schedules.
• Provide functional guidance, supervision, technical support, training, and quality assurance/control as required.
• Perform site surveys, attend meetings, and participate in testing, including offsite testing when necessary.
• Assist installation teams when necessary.
• Create, update, and review technical documentation.
• Create and evaluate testing documentation for hardware and software releases before network implementation, as required.
• Integrate and install telecommunications equipment and infrastructure for a nationwide network.
• Plan, design, evaluate, integrate, and test solutions for complex program deliverables.
• Support acquisition and implementation of hardware, software, and subcontractor services.
• Advise leadership on technical requirements and specifications needed to obtain solutions.
• Interpret, follow, and edit SOWs, EDPs, and MOPs related to technician job functions and equipment.
• Integrate cabinets for deployment.
• Maintain inventory in support of mission and property management.
• Support remote verification testing.
• Configure and sanitize equipment, perform component and system testing, close work orders, and maintain associated documentation.
• Support logistics and organization of program materials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits, plus other perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Bonus structure may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior