Outside Plant Engineer
Description
Job Summary: Greenlight Networks’ Outside Plant Engineer has overall accountability for driving network builds in new and existing markets for Greenlight Networks. This position has big picture accountability for ensuring the network design and construction is completed - meeting defined timelines, in budget and efficiently. Throughout the deployment of new fiber infrastructure this position balances engineering requirements, time-to-market, and costs to meet the company’s goals.
Essential Functions
- Conduct field surveys and review field collected data from technicians and vendors.
- Determine path and design for deployment of new fiber assets.
- Cook up internal and external resources for creation of drafted prints and splice packages.
- Identify easement needs and work with field technicians to procure easements needed for design plans.
- Create cost analysis' and Manage costs throughout the life of each project.
- Identify and create permit and joint-use application requests.
- Review and approve proposed make-ready design.
- Manage change requests from construction coordinators, contractors, and permitting authorities.
- Verify completed construction and review as-builts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
- Proven experience managing budgets, or ability to demonstrate strong financial acumen.
- Prior experience installing / building telecommunications networks from tech / construction background ideal.
- Knowledge of current fiber engineering and construction best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to read, create, and interpret technical documents, fiber maps and as-built drawings, and legal documents related to easements and rights of way.
- Ability to utilize GIS/CAD and fiber design tools such as Vetro, ArcGIS, OSP Insight, 3-GIS or Bentley Fiber.
- Proficiency in cost analysis' and budget management.
- Knowledge of project management tools such as Sitetracker or Helix ALM or like type PM tool.
Other Requirements
- 3+ years of work experience managing telecommunications projects.
- 3+ years of experience designing fiber optic networks, especially GPON FTTH deployments.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- A four-year degree in electrical, telecommunications or civil engineering a plus.
About the Organization
Deliver an exceptional experience. Make a real impact. Grow with us. At Greenlight Networks, we're not just building a network-we're building stronger, more connected communities. Founded in 2011, Greenlight Networks designs, builds, and operates a high-speed fiber-optic network delivering internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second to homes and small businesses. Today, we serve more than 225,000 homes and nearly 10,000 businesses across New York, with continued expansion into Pennsylvania and Baltimore. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!
EEO Statement
Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.