Network Planning Engineer

Ziply Fiber•Everett, WA

47d•$77,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Network Planning Engineer will be focused on Commercial Business services and is responsible for determining customer service solutions, order coordination, planning, budgeting, and project oversight of a geographical area. Communication and interdepartmental partnering will be crucial to be successful in this role. This role could also take on broader wire center planning responsibilities based on the initial skillsets of the candidate. The Planner uses various inputs to determine the optimal network plan based on available capacity, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth. The Planner analyzes the existing ziplyfiber.com network, identifies build targets, determines solutions, leverages business partners, and provides the strategic vision and approach.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of three (3) years' experience in an outside plant position.
Must demonstrate an understanding of ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities.
Must demonstrate an understanding of fiber products and services.
Must demonstrate an understanding of construction methods and typical related costs for each method.
Must be able to demonstrate a broad network understanding.
Access networks
FTTP/FTTN
BBDLC network
Ethernet Services
Feeder/Distribution facilities
Customer Prem solutions
MDU/MTU solutions
SONET
Wireless
Transport/Data dependencies.
CPE solutions
Must demonstration an understanding of Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications. ziplyfiber.com
Must demonstrate an understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, and inside wiring solutions.
Must be proficiency in common offices tools such as Excel, Work, PowerPoint.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes.
Must work well in a team environment driven by partnerships.
Must be able to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to work within critical deadlines.
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Nice To Haves

Desire database experience which could include creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL).
Desire GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS.
Desire experiences navigating a CAD based drawing systems.
Desire experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, PowerBI) .
Desire experiences managing multiple projects concurrently.
Understand LEAN concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

Analyze network capacity to identify the most cost-effective, forward-looking customer solutions.
Organize a business plan and approach for addressing the customer need while positioning for additional customers or services.
Drive the appropriate network solutions to support the Product portfolios as well as drive product innovation based on technology capabilities.
Oversee and develop project costing and support business case analysis.
Manage and oversee multiple business partners supporting and implementing solutions.
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Contractors, and Construction to determine appropriate solutions for complex issues.
Support overall tracking and database oversight.
Guide program architecture solutions while balancing the customer experience, cost, scalability, and reliability.
Develop proposals and presentations to support the value of the proposed solutions.
Provide quality internal and external customer service to support network advancement.
Establish strategic relationships with customers, contractors, and property owners.
Support Sales as needed to develop solutions and occasionally work directly with customers.
Develop processes and automation to support LEAN process approaches to solve problems.
Drive network and process advancement.
Provide technical guidance and input on technologies for implementation and consideration.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits include - medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

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