Fiber Engineer

Zayo Group is a provider of mission-critical bandwidth, serving impactful companies with extensive network solutions. They are seeking a Fiber Engineer to design and manage physical fiber paths, ensuring effective service delivery and network optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Design routes for fiber-based services including Point to point, Ring, and path diverse routing
• Research existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities
• Deliver design solutions of fiber path and complicated splicing schematics to be performed for high volume fiber projects
• Ensure fiber plant database is current and accurate by inputting physical fiber asset data as well as fiber inventory and circuit assignments into the data management system, specifically GE Smallworld and Salesforce
• Ensure inventory of fiber utilization is accurate by maintaining inventory management database and maintaining both internal and external customer information as changes occur
• Assign cable names, splice ID’s, and manages our Splice Activity & Order processes in alignment with our company and database standards
• Interface between various engineers and Zayo stakeholders as needed to validate project specifications, network growth, and delivery timelines
• Establish and maintain effective communications and professional working relationships with customers both internal and external
• Organize workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques
• Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Four-year college Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience, required
• Minimum of three (3) years fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries, required
• Well qualified candidate will have proven aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools, in particular MS Visio and Excel
• Must have prior experience in telecom and fiber plant install
• Must have Google Earth experience - understands how to produce a professional and detailed KMZ file and can interpret outside plant construction KMZ's
• Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams
• Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively multi-task assignments
• Well qualified candidate will possess a work ethic that includes extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills; including project management, effective communication skills while handling high volume projects, and proven ability to execute in fast-paced environments
• Successful candidates have ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing data quality
• Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems. GE Smallworld experience preferred
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus