Lumen Argentina
Senior Engineer - Federal
Lumen Argentina, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
About LumenLumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future.The Role
Lumen is seeking a Senior Engineer with demonstrated working ability of Outside Plant (OSP), Fiber Characterization (FC) testing/analyzation, Inside Plant (ISP) activities. This person must be able to effectively perform OSP & ISP site surveys, complete full FC testing/analyzation, installs, provision and commission, turnup and test a Packet OTN network. This position will be responsible for a network in support of LUMEN’s Government services.The Main Responsibilities
8+ years in Outside Plant construction techniques8+ years in completing full FC testing and analysis for the purposes of deploying modern DWDM communication systems. The candidate must be trainable, adaptable and able to work independently as well as within the teams they will be part of. The candidate must have notable experience using OTDR, power meter and CD+PMD test equipment with the ability to analyze the test results, troubleshoot the issue and make recommendations to the field for repairs. The candidate must be able to visualize the components of the fiber under test, the issues found, the repair actions and convey these concepts both in written and verbal form. Must possess very meticulous and mature critical thinking skills and accurate mathematic skills as well as professional written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to understand and manipulate FC test results, apply the proper test parameters and thresholds to populate customer deliverable packages for submittal.8+ years Provisioning and Commissioning P-OTN systemsPerform survey work, schedule planning and implementation, quality control of construction and as-built drawings, review construction inspection reports and redline changes.Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other company groupsProduces Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) for ISP or OSP installationsWrite SOWs, Method of Procedures (MOPs), test and acceptance plans using corporate standards, best commercial practices and customer site standardsThe ability to design site cable tray systems, cable paths and conveyancesUnderstanding or an aptitude to learn how to develop estimates for project schedules and budgetConducts surveys to determine ISP or OSP build requirements for incorporation in proposalsProvides engineering assistance for ISP and OSP installation teamsUnderstands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practicesPerforms testing of DS-3 through OC-768 as well as ethernet bandwidth circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers. Understanding RFC testing requirementsUpdates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applicationsWhat We Look For in a Candidate
OTDR test analysis - post testing analysis of .sor or .trc files.Field experience working with fiber splicing, installing optical network elements, installing optical circuits.OTDR testing & usage.Power Meter testing.CD+PMD testing.Strong MS Office applications, databasing and Visio software experience.Proficient in electronic file management.Professional written & verbal communication skills.Highly professional and motivated.Creative problem solver.Proven results in building strong peer-level relationships.Ability to perform a wide spectrum of assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation and judgment based on standards. Assumes responsibility for contributing to the success of major or multiple projects and is periodically called upon to make decisions.Physical Requirements
Field; sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 75 lbs.; Valid driver's license required; works in all weather conditionsEducation and Experience
BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (8 years experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering)BICI RCDD certification desirableExperience reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutionsExperience with optical equipment, SONET and wavelength division multiplexingKnowledge of optical dispersion and experience with dispersion testingKnowledge of Lucent, Ciena/Nortel, Infinera and Cisco equipment desirableAbility to redline as-built drawings and update and create Engineering Design Packages (EDPs)Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings and MS Project schedulesKnowledge of telecommunications installations standards requiredKnowledge of telecommunications test equipment, operation, procedures, and practicesSecurity Requirements
US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and/or maintain eligibility requirements for access to government classified information up to the TS-SCI (applicants selected will be subjected to a government security investigation for initial clearance)Other Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license have a clean driving record. Up to 75% travel may be required depending on project load.Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.Location Based Pay Ranges$80510 - $107340
in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.$84740 - $112980
in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.$88980 - $118630
in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.$93210 - $124280
in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.Application Deadline11/27/2024
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Lumen is seeking a Senior Engineer with demonstrated working ability of Outside Plant (OSP), Fiber Characterization (FC) testing/analyzation, Inside Plant (ISP) activities. This person must be able to effectively perform OSP & ISP site surveys, complete full FC testing/analyzation, installs, provision and commission, turnup and test a Packet OTN network. This position will be responsible for a network in support of LUMEN’s Government services.The Main Responsibilities
8+ years in Outside Plant construction techniques8+ years in completing full FC testing and analysis for the purposes of deploying modern DWDM communication systems. The candidate must be trainable, adaptable and able to work independently as well as within the teams they will be part of. The candidate must have notable experience using OTDR, power meter and CD+PMD test equipment with the ability to analyze the test results, troubleshoot the issue and make recommendations to the field for repairs. The candidate must be able to visualize the components of the fiber under test, the issues found, the repair actions and convey these concepts both in written and verbal form. Must possess very meticulous and mature critical thinking skills and accurate mathematic skills as well as professional written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to understand and manipulate FC test results, apply the proper test parameters and thresholds to populate customer deliverable packages for submittal.8+ years Provisioning and Commissioning P-OTN systemsPerform survey work, schedule planning and implementation, quality control of construction and as-built drawings, review construction inspection reports and redline changes.Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other company groupsProduces Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) for ISP or OSP installationsWrite SOWs, Method of Procedures (MOPs), test and acceptance plans using corporate standards, best commercial practices and customer site standardsThe ability to design site cable tray systems, cable paths and conveyancesUnderstanding or an aptitude to learn how to develop estimates for project schedules and budgetConducts surveys to determine ISP or OSP build requirements for incorporation in proposalsProvides engineering assistance for ISP and OSP installation teamsUnderstands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practicesPerforms testing of DS-3 through OC-768 as well as ethernet bandwidth circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers. Understanding RFC testing requirementsUpdates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applicationsWhat We Look For in a Candidate
OTDR test analysis - post testing analysis of .sor or .trc files.Field experience working with fiber splicing, installing optical network elements, installing optical circuits.OTDR testing & usage.Power Meter testing.CD+PMD testing.Strong MS Office applications, databasing and Visio software experience.Proficient in electronic file management.Professional written & verbal communication skills.Highly professional and motivated.Creative problem solver.Proven results in building strong peer-level relationships.Ability to perform a wide spectrum of assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation and judgment based on standards. Assumes responsibility for contributing to the success of major or multiple projects and is periodically called upon to make decisions.Physical Requirements
Field; sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 75 lbs.; Valid driver's license required; works in all weather conditionsEducation and Experience
BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (8 years experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering)BICI RCDD certification desirableExperience reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutionsExperience with optical equipment, SONET and wavelength division multiplexingKnowledge of optical dispersion and experience with dispersion testingKnowledge of Lucent, Ciena/Nortel, Infinera and Cisco equipment desirableAbility to redline as-built drawings and update and create Engineering Design Packages (EDPs)Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings and MS Project schedulesKnowledge of telecommunications installations standards requiredKnowledge of telecommunications test equipment, operation, procedures, and practicesSecurity Requirements
US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and/or maintain eligibility requirements for access to government classified information up to the TS-SCI (applicants selected will be subjected to a government security investigation for initial clearance)Other Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license have a clean driving record. Up to 75% travel may be required depending on project load.Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.Location Based Pay Ranges$80510 - $107340
in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.$84740 - $112980
in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.$88980 - $118630
in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.$93210 - $124280
in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.Application Deadline11/27/2024
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