What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Fiber Engineer position at Zayo Group?
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Company Description
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. provides communications infrastructure solutions, including fiber and bandwidth connectivity, colocation and cloud infrastructure to the world's leading businesses. Customers include wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, cloud providers, finance and professional services and other large enterprises.
Position Description
The engineer is responsible for all aspects of fiber design and allocation, route design, and map creation. Projects requiring Fiber Design can either be customer funded based on service orders or company funded initiatives (ie: expansion, overbuild, municipal projects, etc.)
Responsibilities
Technical leadership and project ownership of engineering strategy for complex fiber network projects.
Act as a subject matter expert who influences engineering standards and best practices.
Lead cross-functional projects with moderate complexity, risk, and resource requirements.
Use advanced problem solving and engineeringjudgmentto develop innovative solutions.
Mentor junior Engineers
Provide technical guidance across the organization.
Provide organizational and customer influence beyond project execution.
Lead the engineering and design of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP), and outside plant (OSP) fiber networks from concept through construction.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, local regulations, and company design guidelines.
Perform comprehensive QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables to identify design deficiencies, conflicts, and constructability concerns prior to construction release
Maintain accurate engineering records, project documentation, and revision control processes.
Participate in customer meetings and provide technical expertise regarding network design solutions.
Deliver weekly project status updates, including schedule progress, risks, resource requirements, and issue resolution
Provide engineering support during construction activities, addressing escalated questions and field design issues
Create, review, and interpret fiber splice plans and fiber assignment documentation
Interpret and analyze fiber testing results, including OTDR traces, insertion loss testing, continuity testing, and power meter readings
Validate network acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with customer performance standards
Utilize engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Ability to use GIS platforms and systems to create OSP network records and designs is required
Ability to use AutoCAD for the creation of permit drawings is preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience
Advanced knowledge of FTTH/FTTP network architecture and OSP engineering practices.
Strong understanding of fiber optic cable design, splicing methodologies, and testing procedures.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility records, GIS data, and engineering documentation.
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and commitment to quality.
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience
BS/BA (preference to Civil, Construction, or Electrical Engineering Degrees) or equivalent work experience preferred
A valid driver's license required
Five (8) years, or greater, of fiber engineering and construction management experience or equivalent and one (1) year, or greater, of field experience with outside plant.
Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) required
Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standardsrequired
Working Conditions:
Mainly works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Ability to review field conditions and perform occasional site visits as required.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support project deadlines and customer commitments.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Zayo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EEO IS THE LAW Zayo invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing our People Ops team.