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Ziply Fiber · 3 months ago

Senior Outside Plant Network Planning Engineer

Everett, Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Ziply Fiber is focused on delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest and is seeking a Senior Network Planning Engineer to oversee network growth and modernization. The role involves analyzing network demands and determining optimal solutions to ensure effective project architecture and implementation.

InternetManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze network demands using multiple inputs such as forecasts, consumption, GIS tools, analytics, and other market indicators

Determine optimal project architecture solutions while balancing the customer experience, cost, scalability, and reliability

Develop project costing and support business case development

Guide partner organizations/suppliers to implement solutions successfully

Drive network and process advancement

Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

Qualification

Network PlanningGIS ExperiencePON ArchitecturesDatabase SkillsFTTP/FTTNCustomer Prem SolutionsMS Office ProficiencyAnalytics ToolsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer Focus

Required

5+ years of related experience required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job-related field preferred

The qualified candidate will need to have a broad network understanding: Access networks, FTTP/FTTN, BBDLC network, Ethernet Services, Feeder/Distribution facilities, Customer Prem solutions, MDU/MTU solutions, SONET, Wireless, Transport/Data dependencies

Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications

In-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutions

Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, and Active Ethernet solutions

Understanding of CPE solutions

GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS

Understanding of CAD based drawing systems

Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau)

Database skills which including creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL), preferred

Understand LEAN concepts

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes

Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines

Ability to operate with a customer-focus mindset

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits include - medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.