Engineer I

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About the Role

Uniti’s Engineer I will be responsible for engineering and design of DWDM systems. This position can be filled virtually anywhere within the country.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop funding approval with project plans and requirements including cost estimates as well as developing the scope of work (including installation design packages, ordering materials, and monitoring expenditures to prevent overages)
• Overall project management of jobs to ensure they are on schedule and within budget through operations acceptance
• Creation of the budget to actual variance reporting for assigned projects
• Interpret industry and engineering processes, procedures, and standards
• Analyze database records, circuit layout reports, and equipment records to determine and verify existing equipment or configurations
• Report to the Staff Manager of Engineering
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• 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 organization and documentation skills
• Project Management experience
• 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 (preferred)

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is from $55,700 to $68,800. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location. Due to these factors, it's possible that the salary could be slightly higher than noted.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Schedule

Physical Tasks

• Standing: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Walking: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Sitting and Stationary: Continuously (67-100%)
• Bending: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Carrying: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Reaching: 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

• Computer
• Printer
• Fax
• Telephone
• Basic Office Supplies
• Copier