Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

Google•Haskell, TX

3d•$126,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of efforts to execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers within Google, and construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors to position your team and organization for success. You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient outcomes for the business and customers. Your objective is to build a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network to support current and future customers and users globally. The role requires more than 50% travel during peak project build cycles. Google's Network Team operates its network reliably and at scale. The team owns the full life cycle of space, power, and network assets in Google's data centers and metro points of presence globally. Its work spans site acquisition and construction through network delivery, including architecture and design, installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in DWDM, TCP/IP, or system design operations methodology.
3 years of experience in carrier-class environments, including Layer 1 physical infrastructure (DWDM, AC/DC power, OSP/ISP) and Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, routing).
Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, and vendors in a telecommunications environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of these disciplines: Layer 1 optical transmission systems, Layer 3 routing/TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages, including orders and construction specifications, to verify design accuracy and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners before installation.
Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
Experience with Linux, such as running commands and moving directories.
Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL for querying databases and tracking deployment consistency.
Familiarity with network troubleshooting and testing tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee and QA installation technicians performing rack, stack, and networking equipment installation.
Commission and test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
Collaborate with project management, network engineering, and other engineering teams to identify potential problems in network installations in advance, including facility power (AC/DC), cooling, security and access, rack layout, and cable management.
Own network documentation by updating and maintaining network drawings and plans.