Fiber Engineer

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Fiber Engineer to be responsible for the solution and design of physical fiber paths across the Zayo network in support of providing fiber-based services. Projects may encompass high volume large projects including FTT and various ring designs, fiber inventory management, Greenfield builds, technical splicing solutions, network relocations, and capacity augments/grooms. Our Fiber Engineer works with large data sets and formal project planning over a long-term period of months, or years. Manages the inventory of the Zayo fiber network through database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more. Our Fiber Engineer will report to the Fiber Engineering Manager, with regular interaction from the Outside Plant Team, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Designs routes for fiber-based services including Point to point, Ring, and path diverse routing. 

• Researches existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities. 

• Delivers design solutions of fiber path and complicated splicing schematics to be performed for high volume fiber projects. 

• Ensures fiber plant database is current and accurate by inputting physical fiber asset data as well as fiber inventory and circuit assignments into the data management system, specifically GE Smallworld and Salesforce. 

• Ensures inventory of fiber utilization is accurate by maintaining inventory management database and maintaining both internal and external customer information as changes occur. 

• Assigns cable names, splice ID’s, and manages our Splice Activity & Order processes in alignment with our company and database standards. 

• Interfaces between various engineers and Zayo stakeholders as needed to validate project specifications, network growth, and delivery timelines. 

• Establishes and maintains effective communications and professional working relationships with customers both internal and external. 

• Organizes workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques. 

• Assists in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Four-year college Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience required.  

• 3+ years fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries required.

• Well qualified candidate will have proven aptitude to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently. 

• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools, in particular MS Visio and Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus. 

• Must have prior experience in telecom and fiber plant install. 

• Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems. GE Smallworld experience preferred. 

• Must have Google Earth experience - understands how to produce a professional and detailed KMZ file and can interpret outside plant construction KMZ's. 

• Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams. 

• Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively multi-task assignments. 

• Well qualified candidates will possess a work ethic that includes extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills; including project management, effective communication skills while handling high volume projects, and proven ability to execute in fast-paced environments. 

• Successful candidates have ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing data quality. 

Estimated base salary range: $68,100 - $104,700 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.