Outside Plant Engineer - Frontier Communications
RHINELANDER, WI
About the Job
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!
This role supports engineering leadership across all states in the Central Region and will work closely with those team members who depend on this information to perform their roles effectively. As such this person should have a background in the disciplines being analyzed so that real-world conditions are factored into the reporting format and performance expectations and recommendations.
In this in-person role, you will be required to report to our Antigo or Rheinlander, WI location to complete your work responsibilities.
Provides operational or technical support in the development, analysis, and maintenance of systems, software, processes, products, or equipment. Generally, follows established/documented approaches to issues and problems.
- Applies a general understanding of existing technologies and capabilities to address individual project requirements
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of the requirements of the role. Regularly uses available tools and systems without direct oversight. Understands the role the team plays in achieving Frontier's objectives.
- Frequently completes assigned tasks independently and with little work error. Exhibits desire to learn more about the technology and takes steps to improve speed and accuracy
- Engineering design for outside plant projects.
- Perform field staking.
- Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
- Communicate with state, county, city and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
- Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
- Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning.
- Maintain accurate cable records and updates.
- Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs.
- Apply for permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
- Maintain and investigate right of ways and easements for releases.
- Prepare project justifications for approvals including EWOP documents loaded into Varasset.
- Prepare loop studies as needed.
- Prepare cost estimates for BDT’s.
- Respond to DOR’s as needed.
- Update records according to As-Builts.
- Land base into FROGS/Spatial Engineer (Frontier AutoCAD based GIS) system.
- Assist in annual budget design.
- All other activities with respect to the needs of the business.
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 - $93,000
- 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
- B.S. in Engineering or equivalent, or a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience related to outside plant, preferable in a local exchange environment.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities.
- Must have a solid knowledge of telecommunications outside plant.
- Must be able to participate and lead project teams to achieve team objectives and goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors and technicians.
- Must have detailed knowledge of outside plant activities.
- Knowledge of engineering tools to include the following, FROGS/Spatial Engineer (Frontier AutoCAD based GIS), Adobe, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email and other vendor software.
- Excellent organizational skills, communications skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results and are critical to the position.
- Outside plant construction and project management experience and inventory management experience.
- Experience in right of way, private easement and permitting with local, state and federal entities.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity.
