Fiber Engineer Specialist

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 133,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Position Description

The Fiber Engineer Specialist will design of physical fiber path across the Zayo network in support of providing fiber-based services. Manage the inventory of the Zayo fiber network through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more. This position will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction with the Outside Plant Team, GIS Specialists, Sales Engineering, and Fiber Visualization Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Design routes for fiber-based services including Point to point, Ring, and path diverse routing

• Researches existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities

• Provides design schematics of fiber path and splicing work to be performed for fiber projects, relocation of existing fiber facilities, and restoration of existing traffic

• Ensures fiber optic database is current and accurate by inputting data of physical fiber assets and fiber enclosures into the data management system

• Ensures inventory of fiber circuits is accurate by inputting fiber usage data into inventory management database and maintaining information as changes occur

• Establishes and maintains effective communications and professional working relationships with customers both internal and external

• Organizes workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques

• Assists in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 4 Year College Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience

• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools including MS Visio. Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus. Knowledge of GIS-based platforms is a plus

• Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and the ability to function independently of supervision

• Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments

• Basic knowledge of Fiber Network Design preferred

• Work experience within Telecom Industry preferred

• Demonstrated ability to utilize database management software system

Base pay range: $58,100 - 81,270, commensurate with experience.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Fitness membership discounts

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.