Network Engineer III

Network Engineer IIIAs 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 position is responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside the plant in a local serving exchange environment. Subject matter expert of and for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities work including but not limited to cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, permitting for the right of ways, and easements. This position works as a team member with Network Planning, Central Office, Transmission, and Operations to support the growth, replacements, and upgrades of telecommunications plant facilities. This position also supports sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory as needed.In this in-person role, you will be required to report to our Weaverville, CA, location to complete your work responsibilities.What we need in you:

What you'll do:

Engineering design for outside plant projects.Perform field staking.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.Maintain accurate cable records and updates.Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs.Apply for permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).Prepare project justifications for approvals including EWOP documents loaded into Varasset.Prepare loop studies as needed.Prepare cost estimates for BDTs.Respond to DORs as needed.Update records according to As-Builts.Land base into FROGS/Spatial Engineer (Frontier AutoCAD based GIS) system.All other activities with respect to the needs of the business.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 include:Salary Range: $67,000 - $128,00020 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per yearDay one medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensationSame-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage10 weeks of paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave, and up to $10k in adoption program assistanceWhat background you should have:

Must have knowledge of outside plant activities.Preferred basic knowledge of engineering tools to include the following: AutoCAD-based GIS, Adobe, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email.Basic organizational skills, communications skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results and are critical to the position.Minimum of 1 to 2 years experience related to outside plants, preferably in a local exchange environment.Demonstrate basic knowledge of outside plant design and cable count layout.Basic interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with the engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.In our line of work, where making connections is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to our values. We firmly believe in leveraging the strength of diversity to drive digital connectivity forward. If your background brings a unique perspective and value different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply and join us in 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 based on disability.

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