Sr. Communications Engineer

The Walt Disney Company • Anaheim, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Engineer position in Global Network Engineering & Operations (GNEO) participates in the delivery of physical infrastructure services that support Disneyland Resort services, including all voice and data services. Responsibilities include contributing to network facilities design, documenting and communicating roadmaps and standards, and participating in all physical network infrastructure (cabling, cabinets, HVAC, UPS, etc.) related matters and technology. This key technology position works closely with the DX Segment and various network services teams to contribute to the overall physical infrastructure strategy, architecture, and define designs, technology selection, and deployment of solutions that meet business demand. Responsibilities include collecting requirements, identifying technologies/vendors, network design, prioritizing activities, implementation, vendor oversight, and transitioning these solutions to Operations. This position also interfaces with the Outsource Supplier to communicate network standards and requirements and conducts reviews of Supplier recommended projects to ensure the design meets business objectives and improves service delivery.

Requirements

• 5 years of direct experience in building construction, electrical, and communications infrastructure design & implementation.
• Knowledge of EIA/TIA standards and building codes.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize multiple projects of various size and complexity with successful and timely completion.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, with emphasis in the ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff; ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, senior leadership, and outside parties.
• MS Office, Bluebeam and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to network facilities design, documenting and communicating roadmaps and standards.
• Participate in all physical network infrastructure (cabling, cabinets, HVAC, UPS, etc.) related matters and technology.
• Collect requirements, identify technologies/vendors, design networks, prioritize activities, implement solutions, oversee vendors, and transition solutions to Operations.
• Interface with the Outsource Supplier to communicate network standards and requirements.
• Conduct reviews of Supplier recommended projects to ensure the design meets business objectives and improves service delivery.
• Deliver business unit related projects, including researching, configuring, and recommending new technologies.
• Develop scope-of-work requirements for project development and bid.
• Create and/or review designs for adherence to GNEO strategy, standards, and security policy.
• Develop project physical layer design documents and BOMs.
• Perform site audits and assessments needed to develop design documents and plans.
• Produce Telecom Room layouts, rack elevation plans, optical riser backbone drawings, labeling schemes, detailed materials BOMs, Division 27 documents, cutover plans, runlists, and any other documents required to define project design.
• Design horizontal cabling systems & supporting components, optical riser backbone systems, OSP optical campus backbones & pathways, cable pathways, cable tray conveyance systems, conduits, pull-boxes, outlets, workstation feeds-devices, floor termination devices, etc.
• Program and design Telecom Rooms including overall room layouts, power, HVAC, grounding, racks, runways, HCM, VCM, etc.
• Determine labor costs as well as equipment and wiring costs for each project and manage project expenses to the estimates.
• Identify new and improved methods that can be used to satisfy infrastructure requirements and provide technical material needed for the documentation of each new infrastructure project.
• Track timeline and financial forecast against stated objectives, ensure proper transition to operations with required KPI's, and design documentation.
• Utilize creativity and initiative in exploring alternative means of completing assignments.
• Closely collaborate with the network delivery services department in defining and documenting services and associated service levels to ensure a consistent delivery model for network services in local region including required training to support new technologies.
• Implement technical aspects of the network facilities strategy, architecture, design, and documenting/communicating roadmaps and standards.
• Participate in all physical network infrastructure (cabling, cabinets, HVAC, GPON, UPS, etc.) related matters and technology.
• Demonstrate technical acumen, business acumen, strong communication skills and professional maturity in representing the department in business discussions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing network environments and working with groups of teams towards a common objective.
• Conduct capacity planning surveys to ensure technical and operational models meet overall building and business requirements.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of facility requirements for Telecommunications Rooms build-out, including but not limited to, power, HVAC, PDUs, and Grounding.
• Research technologies and products and meet with vendors, address technical issues/deficiencies and influence new products and services to meet growing and changing requirements.
• Lead capacity planning and ensure technical and operational designs meet overall design and business requirements and design customized solutions meeting these goals.
• Provide architecture, design, and construction oversight for the physical layer network facilities infrastructure.
• Apply and communicate architectures, standards, and frameworks both internally and across the company.
• Serve as an engineering expert within the company to evaluate evolving connection-orientated (cabling) technology.
• Act as the consultant interface to the business unit for new and major remodel construction projects.
• Develop and design and implement cabling infrastructure and standards consistent with the goals of the GNEO group, and the DX business unit of the Walt Disney Company.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees