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Sr. Network Fiber OSP Engineer

State College, PA, USA Req #3179
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company’s services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers.  For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

 Job Summary:

 The Sr. Network Fiber OSP Engineer  is responsible for network planning and engineering of all Shentel broadband networks to include copper and fiber optic networks.  Also responsible for project management of major engineering initiatives as well as generating detailed engineering documentation to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing operations of the network.  The positions requires coordinating with multiple vendors to provide Shentel with initial designs.

 

Qualification Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.  Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered.
  2. Hold a valid government issued driver’s license
  3. Experience Level:
  • 7 or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry is required     
  • 5 or more years of experience in engineering or technical operations role

i. Budgeting and financial analysis    

ii. BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

iii. Strong project management experience

iv. Fiber engineering or construction background

v. Experience coordinating with multiple vendors.

  1. Skill Requirements:
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge of:

  1. Access technologies (HFC, RFOG, PON)
  2. In-depth knowledge and strong outside plant to include copper, fiber, and coax fiber networks
  3. Microsoft Excel, CAD, Visio, Mapcom, or other network mapping and design tool

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

 

If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, due to a medical condition or impairment, please contact a HR Representative at 540-984-5241 or employment@emp.shentel.com. When you contact a HR Representative please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.  We will assist you promptly.

 

 

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Other details

  • Job Family Engineering & Operations
  • Job Function Glo Fiber
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education High School
Location on Google Maps
  • State College, PA, USA