Network Engineer - II - Ampcus Incorporated

Job Title: Network Engineer - II
Location:   Alexandria, VA 
Duration: 12+ Months with possible extension

DUTIES: We’re investing in our network to improve the way we live, work, and communicate. Our fiber infrastructure will be critical for all our future network transformation objectives including new products such as FTTx, small cell, and ethernet. As an OSP planner and project manager, you will help build one network engineered for growth for all lines of business. You will be managing all aspects of OSP fiber planning and PM in the Northern VA turf. You will be preparing the overall fiber route planning for all service types. Driving complex projects and programs to achieve targeted and measured business goals and key objectives. Planning and Designing additions, upgrades, repairs and enhancements. Selecting and pricing solutions based on the most effective, efficient, and timely design Developing and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate impact to project schedules and overall business objectives. Maintaining excellent communication with functional team members, direct management, and external customers to ensure early identification of issues a timely reporting of status.

 

MUST HAVE SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written skills for inter-organizational and external customer communications. Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion. Experience making independent decisions based on policies, practices and project requirements. Engineering, Planning, and/or Operations knowledge, especially with Local and Long-Haul Telecommunications networks. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to make network design decisions based on recommended Engineering Guidelines and design criteria.

 

DESIRED SKILLS: List skills that are not required to perform the role, but would be helpful and in some cases could supersede a missing "must-have" skill.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience. One or more years of relevant outside plant work experience. Technical or project management experience. Knowledge of PC and software applications including Windows and MS Office