Network Engineer I (Telecommunications)

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:

This position is responsible for applying engineering design and policies within a telecommunications local exchange service environment. Subject matter expert for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, and permitting in Rights-of-Way and dedicated easements. This position works in partnership with Network Planning, Central Office Engineering, and various Operation Teams to support customer service issues, new growth activity and coordination, damaged facilities, emergency repairs and replacements, and upgrades of the telecommunications facilities the engineer’s area of responsibility.

In this in-person role, you will be required to report to our Rochester or Bloomfield, NY locations to complete your work responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for fielding varying types of information and data from numerous environments, including public rights of way along roads, the interior space of buildings, and throughout private campuses, such as offices or universities, and is generally assigned more complex or advanced projects/investigations
• Gathers data using digital cameras, observations, notes/reports, GPS enabled data collectors, and other measuring devices, and trains less experienced staff on use and maintenance
• Uses various technologies and applications, including phone, email, and web-based
  
  
  

applications including Google Earth/ArcGIS/Cadtel or equivalent, to effectively compile data from the field or to modify/adjust preliminary plans

• Uses face-to-face communication to convey information accurately and efficiently to
• Provides scheduling, status reporting, and other documents as necessary and coordinates the same information with less experienced staff
• Works in handholes, accesses duct systems, and traverse landscapes that range from city streets to steep, unpaved rights of way, locating, and marking of underground ducts/cables, sticking/measuring utility poles, or other physical activities
• Safely and properly train less experienced staff on workplace safety, industry information, and technology as well as best practices
• Track assigned tasks and prioritized completion of tasks accordingly
• Learn new telecommunications equipment and client-specific equipment and their usage
• Learn conduit design from client-specific standards
• Read and analyze blueprints, structural building drawings, construction drawings, and plans
• Evaluate the design for constructability
• Learn fiber optic specifications, equipment, and usage
  
  
  

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: $66,000 to $102,000
• 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
• 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:

• Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required, B.S.
• Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction preferred
• 0 to 3 years’ experience with the production of engineering drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision required
• Experience with the production of structural and/or civil engineering drawings for telecommunications new site builds, upgrades and fiber optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) required
• Telecommunications and/or utility experience preferred
• Ability to review site documentation and gather necessary information to complete the assignment
• Ability to drive to meet with customers and others as needed
  
  
  

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.

Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve 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 on the basis of disability.