Engineer II-OSP Planning - WindStream Communications
Santa Fe, NM
About the Job
Engineer II-OSP Planning
Kentucky, USA ● United StatesReq #2064
Monday, September 30, 2024
Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.
+ As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
+ Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better™ every day.
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About the Role:
Kinetic’s team of Outside Plant Planning Engineers are individuals responsible for supporting the companies Outside Plant planning activities. The role of an OSP Planner is to design fiber optic infrastructure required to support customer agreed terms and conditions. A planner must quickly compare area costs, fiber capacity scenarios, and other existing infrastructure to understand each unique network design. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections working closely with various internal teams such as sales, transport, and network optimization. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our customers utilizing fiber optic cable and electronics.
What You’ll Do:
• Individual contributor role supporting Outside Plant planning activities.
• Responsible for providing the planning and analysis in support of construction of outside plant network structures and facilities including Route Plan and Serving Area designs that will ensure the transitioning of the network to future broadband services.
• Assists in creating and administering capital budget plans supporting the outside plant function.
• Assists Marketing and Sales by providing feasibility pricing of network additions required to support sales requests.
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion.
• Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor.
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments.
• Assess situations, collaborate, and identify key issues to solve complex problems.
Do you Have?
• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance.
• Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player.
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions.
• A love of solving problems and building solutions Even Better:
• A college degree in Engineering or similar discipline and/or 2+ years technical experience
• CAD/E, Microstation, AutoCad or other similar design programs
• Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies
Minimum Requirements: College degree in Engineering or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.
Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
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Our Benefits:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
+ 401K Plan
+ Health & Flexible Savings Account
+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
+ Educational Assistance Plan
+ Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
+ https://windstreambenefits.com
Windstream CIB Statement:
Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.
Our Employee Resource Groups:
+ WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
+ WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
+ WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
+ WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
+ WARG – Ability Resource Group
+ LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group
+ AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group
Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._
Other details
+ Job FamilyEngineering
+ Job FunctionOutside Plant
+ Pay TypeSalary
Apply Now
+ Kentucky, USA
+ United States
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Kentucky, USA ● United StatesReq #2064
Monday, September 30, 2024
Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.
+ As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
+ Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better™ every day.
_________________________________________________________
About the Role:
Kinetic’s team of Outside Plant Planning Engineers are individuals responsible for supporting the companies Outside Plant planning activities. The role of an OSP Planner is to design fiber optic infrastructure required to support customer agreed terms and conditions. A planner must quickly compare area costs, fiber capacity scenarios, and other existing infrastructure to understand each unique network design. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections working closely with various internal teams such as sales, transport, and network optimization. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our customers utilizing fiber optic cable and electronics.
What You’ll Do:
• Individual contributor role supporting Outside Plant planning activities.
• Responsible for providing the planning and analysis in support of construction of outside plant network structures and facilities including Route Plan and Serving Area designs that will ensure the transitioning of the network to future broadband services.
• Assists in creating and administering capital budget plans supporting the outside plant function.
• Assists Marketing and Sales by providing feasibility pricing of network additions required to support sales requests.
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion.
• Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor.
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments.
• Assess situations, collaborate, and identify key issues to solve complex problems.
Do you Have?
• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance.
• Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player.
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions.
• A love of solving problems and building solutions Even Better:
• A college degree in Engineering or similar discipline and/or 2+ years technical experience
• CAD/E, Microstation, AutoCad or other similar design programs
• Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies
Minimum Requirements: College degree in Engineering or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.
Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
_________________________________________________________
Our Benefits:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
+ 401K Plan
+ Health & Flexible Savings Account
+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
+ Educational Assistance Plan
+ Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
+ https://windstreambenefits.com
Windstream CIB Statement:
Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.
Our Employee Resource Groups:
+ WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
+ WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
+ WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
+ WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
+ WARG – Ability Resource Group
+ LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group
+ AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group
Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._
Other details
+ Job FamilyEngineering
+ Job FunctionOutside Plant
+ Pay TypeSalary
Apply Now
+ Kentucky, USA
+ United States
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