Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Engineer network using equipment utilizing Sonet, DACS, multiplexing, DWDM and synchronization technologies
• Engineer network to accommodate voice, video and data services including TDM, ATM, Frame Relay, ADSL and Internet services
• Prepare work orders and material requisitions for all transport projects
• Coordinate with contractors, field operations and other engineering disciplines for implementing all transport projects
• Build and maintain records of transport infrastructure and equipment in appropriate databases (ASAP, JCARS)
• Engineer according to company and industry standards

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of transmission, Central office and remote equipment (i.e. DWDM, IP, OSP, Sonet, Digital Loop Carrier, Cable rack layout and DC power)
• Effective customer focus, analytical and organizational skills
• PC skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BSEE or BS degree preferred. Electronics trade school graduate combined with 1 years Telecommunications
• 2 Years Telecommunications experience
• 1-2 Years of Detail Engineering experience or customer support experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the Company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be adaptable to changing environments.