Engineer I

About the Role:

Windstream’s Engineer I will be responsible for engineering and design of DWDM systems. Develop funding approval with project plans and requirements including cost estimates. Develop the Scope Of Work including installation design packages, ordering materials, and monitoring expenditures to prevent overages. Create and maintain inside plant site documentation.  Responsible for overall project management of jobs to ensure they are on schedule and within budget through operations acceptance. Creation of budget to actual variance reporting for assigned projects.  Interpretation of industry and Windstream engineering processes, procedures, and standards.   Analyze database records, Circuit Layout Reports, and equipment records to determine and verify existing equipment or configurations.

What You’ll Do:

• Planning, scheduling, and reporting the progress of projects for which he/she is responsible
• Work with Fiber Optic Transmission equipment, Remote Terminals, Alarming, Synchronization, DC Power, Superstructure, and site layout
• Fulfill expansion order activity for assigned projects, consistently manage and close  tasks accurately and within required time frame
• Create Job packages which include technical instruction and method of procedures to provide to the installation group for installation of new equipment
• Create and maintain inside plant site documentation
• You will report to the Staff Manager Engineering.

Do You Have?

• An Engineering Degree (EE or ME preferred) or equivalent direct experience in detail and fiber optic system engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good analytical skills; the ability to prioritize projects; good oral and written communication skills; and good interpersonal skills.

• Good organization and documentation skills.
• Project Management.
• Technical writing skills.
• Intermediate skills with Excel, Visio and CAD (computer aided design), Word and Access.
• Ability to manage high volume of projects ensuring all project goals and limits are met on all assigned projects.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and possess interpersonal and team skills.

• Understanding of Metro-Ethernet, Long-haul and local transport, troubleshooting, detailed Method of Procedures, and Ethernet networks/services.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications industry; basic knowledge of one or more engineering disciplines and vendor equipment.

• Basic knowledge of accepted engineering practices.
• Computer software knowledge to include Microsoft Office, Custom Planning Tools and Databases.
• College degree and 0-2 years related experience or 4 + years equivalent related Engineering/Technical experience or a combination of education and related Engineering/Technical experience required.
• Ability to stay current with the economic and technological developments in the industry.

Minimum Requirements:

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required./

The starting compensation range for this position is $55,700 - $68,800.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%|

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier