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Location

Pomona, CA | United States

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Description

Senior Network Engineer – Outside Plant 

At Frontier, seeing what's beyond the horizon is in our fiber. And we’ve been doing just that for over 80 years – connecting communities with emerging communications technology across the country. At Frontier, we’re transforming our business to break new ground and taking the digital revolution across the nation. We’ve invested over $1.6B to roll out fiber-fast internet to 10m+ homes by 2025. We’re growing our team so you can join us in exploring and opening new frontiers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build a powerful foundation for America’s future and yours. Visit www.frontier.com.  See also Frontier’s California – Job Applicant Privacy Notice available at https://frontier-careers.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/.  

 

What we’re seeking:  

This Senior Network Engineer – Outside Plant position is responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside the 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 a defined work location to complete your work responsibilities. (1400 E Phillips Blvd, Pomona, CA)  

 

What we need in you:   

To be successful in this role you will need strong interpersonal and organizational skills coupled with a keen attention to detail.  Technically, a solid understanding of Fiber and experience in the field will serve you well.     

What you’ll do:  

• 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

10% Prepare and monitor the capital budget plan. 

40% Engineer, design and prepare project narrative and routing for Ethernet orders. 

30% Maintain inter-company relations to provide information needed by sales, project management, construction, and operations for special projects. (pre-quals, BDT, boundary information, easement and ROW recording and service orders) 

20% Project management oversight of all OSP capital construction activities to ensure conformance to requirements. 

 

What we offer:   

Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That’s why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we’re most proud to offer include:  

• Salary Range:  $67,000 - $128,000
• 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
• Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave, and up to $10k in adoption program assistance

*Represented employee benefits are subject to the terms of their specific bargaining agreements*  

What background you should have:  

• B.S Engineering or equivalent preferred, or a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in an outside plant position.
• Experience in Ethernet circuit designs and order processing.
• Outside plant construction, project management experience, and inventory management experience are a plus.
• 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.

 

Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.  

When you’re in the business of making connections, diversity and inclusion become part of your fiber.  We believe in unlocking the power of diversity to drive digital connectivity, so if you feel your experience looks a little different and can add value, we encourage you to apply! #BuildGigabitAmerica   

 

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

 

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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