Outside Plant Design Engineer II - Frontier Communications

OSP Engineer

As the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America—creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us! 

What we’re seeking:

Responsible for design of outside plant network from central office to customer premise, including underground, aerial and buried plant for new construction and maintenance activity in the Frontier network. In this in-person role, you will be required to report to our Ashland, OH location to complete your work responsibilities.

What we need in you:

We need you to be a motivated self-starter with good communications skills and a clear ability to prioritize.  Your ability to manage your own workload, work with other engineers, vendors and municipalities will also serve you well. 

What you’ll do:

• Utilizing current and evolving technologies including digital loop carrier, broadband, and DSL to accomplish work assignments
• Utilizing personal computers and/or paper records to obtain information, design circuits and distribute circuit orders
• Utilizing automated design programs as warranted
• Interfacing with other organizations throughout the provisioning process in order to facilitate an accurate design
• Using OSP methods & procedures and multiple databases to prepare designs
• Utilize service order systems to resolve errors, assignment inventory, and DLC records, and hi-capacity circuits
• Using planning documents, field notes and multiple databases to analyze data and prepare specific estimates, routine work orders and/or other-defined projects for growth, relief, customer demand, and damaged plant in the outside plant network
• During physical field visits, individual must be able to identify/recognize incorrect or unsafe conditions and design proper corrective plant configurations
• Overseeing work of Engineering vendors as necessary to manage workload.
• Tracking and monitoring construction and other departments, which may include contractors, to assure timely completion of the engineering work orders and plans issued
• Using economically cost-effective methods and interfacing with multiple databases to ensure timely customer satisfaction of provisioning issues
• Ability to Engineer Greenfield subdivisions with fiber and maintain our new extensive FTTH network in the Delaware, OH area
• Ability to obtain permits from municipalities and joint use partners
• Utilizing computer assisted drafting tools, where available 

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 includes:

• Salary Range:  $77,000 to $141,000
• 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 
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance 
• Employee Resource Groups 
• Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage 
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents 
• Up to $10k in adoption program assistance 
• 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave

What background you should have:

• Four-year Engineering degree highly preferred but relevant experience will be strongly considered
• 3+ years of experience designing OSP and electronic systems preferred
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong computer skills in Window projects and ability to learn new systems
• Driver’s license

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

In our line of work, where making connections is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to our values. We firmly believe in leveraging the strength of diversity to drive digital connectivity forward. If your background brings a unique perspective and value different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to #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.