Fiber Engineer - Indianapolis, United States - Zayo Group

    Zayo Group
    Zayo Group Indianapolis, United States

    1 month ago

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    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.

    Position Description

    Zayo is seeking a Large Project Fiber Engineer who will be responsible for the solution and design of physical fiber paths across the Zayo network in support of providing fiber-based services. Projects may encompass high volume large projects including FTT and various ring designs, fiber inventory management, Greenfield builds, technical splicing solutions, network relocations, and capacity augments/grooms. Works with large data sets and formal project planning over a long-term period of months, or years. Our Fiber Engineer will manage the inventory of the Zayo fiber network through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more.

    Position will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction from the Outside Plant Team, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers.

    Responsibilities
    • Design routes for fiber-based services including Point to point, Ring, and path diverse routing
    • Researches existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities
    • Delivers design solutions of fiber path and complicated splicing schematics to be performed for high volume fiber projects
    • Ensures 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
    • Ensures inventory of fiber utilization is accurate by maintaining inventory management database and maintaining both internal and external customer information as changes occur
    • Assigns cable names, splice ID's, and manages our Splice Activity & Order processes in alignment with our company and database standards
    • Interfaces between various engineers and Zayo stakeholders as needed to validate project specifications, network growth, and delivery timelines
    • Establishes and maintains effective communications and professional working relationships with customers both internal and external
    • Organizes workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques
    • Assists in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned
    Qualifications
    • 4-year College Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience
    • Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools, in particular MS Visio and Excel
    • Knowledge of platform is a plus
    • Prior experience in telecom and fiber plant install
    • Prior fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries
    • Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems. GE Smallworld experience, preferred
    • Google Earth experience - understand 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
    • 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
    • Proven aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently
    • Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing data quality
    Base Pay Range: $78,500 - $112,000USD/annually, commensurate with experience.

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    Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
    • Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
    • Fitness membership discounts
    • Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
    Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

    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.