Network Engineer III (Telecommunications)

Frontier Communications•Rochester, NY

20h•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America—creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us! Visit www.frontier.com. See also Frontier’s California – Job Applicant Privacy Notice available at https://frontier-careers.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/. This position is responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside plant in a local serving exchange environment. The responsibilities include planning and providing strategic guidance for OSP facility reinforcement for a geographical territory. The position is customer-facing and typically provides customer network solutions. Requires extensive OSP knowledge. Depended on to provide accurate budgetary OSP project estimates. Knowledge of approved Frontier Network Engineering systems/equipment is also required. First engineering contact for all high-bandwidth customer requests requiring facility augments or new builds. This position works as a team member with National Planning, Sales, Broadband/Transport, Construction, and Operations to support the growth and upgrades of telecommunications plant facilities. This person provides frontline project management for all Ethernet activity associated with outside plant customer orders. In this in-person role, you will be required to report to 1400 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona CA to complete your work responsibilities.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need strong interpersonal and organizational skills coupled with a keen attention to detail.
Technically, a solid background in the telecommunication industry, specifically experience with outside plant construction and ethernet systems will serve you well.
Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools including CAD, Ethernet order systems, circuit design, organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal), and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
Experience in Ethernet circuit designs and order processing.
B.S Engineering or equivalent preferred, or a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in an outside plant position.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with a heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count design, and capacities.
Strong interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with the Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.

Nice To Haves

Outside plant construction, project management experience, and inventory management experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Frontline project management for T1, DS3, and Ethernet orders
Engineering design for outside plant
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements
Communicate with Sales and Capital Management on budgetary project resolution
Coordinate with peer Engineers for project design and construction to resolve roadblocks
Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning
Maintain accurate cable records and updates
Maintain and investigate ROWs and easements for releases
Attend construction meetings
Prepare project justifications for approvals
Prepare loop studies as needed
Prepare cost estimates for BDTs
Update records according to As-Builts
Digitize the land base into the GIS system
Research and respond to Ethernet order activity for outside plant
Prepare and monitor the capital budget plan
Engineer, design and prepare project narrative and routing for Ethernet orders
Maintain inter-company relations to provide the information needed by sales, project management, construction, and operations for special projects. (pre-quals, BDT, boundary information, easement and ROW recording and service orders)
Project management oversight of all OSP capital construction activities to ensure conformance to requirements

Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000
20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
Tuition Assistance Program
Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
3 weeks of paid caregiver leave