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Altice USA · 2 months ago

Senior Fiber Engineer

Altice USA's Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area, focusing on delivering cutting-edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services. The Senior Fiber Engineer will manage and optimize Lightpath’s fiber network, support pre-sales engineering, and mentor less experienced team members while ensuring effective communication with internal and external customers.

Communications Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Own and manage the usage of Lightpath’s Fiber Network
Make decisions regarding the usage of our fiber network and how it is to be leveraged to enable our customers’ success. Will include designing fiber routes for various telecom services such as Dark Fiber, Ethernet, SD-WAN, WDM, DIA, Small Cell, and FTT services
Produce creative solutions using Lightpath assets to deliver unique services for our customers’ needs supporting design criteria such as distance limitations, diversity needs, or specific routing requirements
Lead training for both individuals and groups within the department to help further their knowledge of industry practices and procedures
Provide mentorship to peers and team members regarding both general work practices & specific project support
Research existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, customer communications, and/or relocation of fiber facilities
Create and provide output specifying selected fiber path and required splicing work to be performed for new fiber-based service installations, relocation of existing fiber facilities, and/or restoration of existing traffic
Ensure company records are accurate by inputting and maintaining data of physical assets in our GIS database
Provide real-time support for in-field customer maintenance & repair activities
Analyze, approve, & organize fiber trace data to support service delivery or maintenance activities
Ensure inventory of fiber usage & customer service records are accurate by inputting and maintaining circuit data in our GIS database
Establish and maintain effective communications and a professional working relationship with customers both internal and external, including Lightpath service delivery, project management, circuit design, OSP construction, sales engineering, vendors, and customers
Organize workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques
Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives or needs by performing other related duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Telecom fiber networkGIS-based data managementFiber construction practicesGoogle EarthMS Office SuiteSalesforce.comAutoCadAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsMentoring skills

Required

7+ years of telecom fiber network experience, preference within construction or fiber engineering departments
Ability to function independently and self-motivate
Strong interpersonal skills for supporting and communicating with a variety of cross functional teams
Strong aptitude for training and mentoring less experienced team members
Proficiency using & leveraging GIS-based data management system
Proficiency in usage of Google Earth & creating/managing KMZ files
Knowledge & experience regarding fiber construction practices
Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools including MS Visio
Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments

Preferred

4-Year Degree in Engineering is a plus
Experience using Salesforce.com platform is a plus
Experience using AutoCad is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Yearly bonus program
Company matched 401k

Company

Altice USA

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Thanks for visiting our page. Altice USA is now Optimum Communications, Inc. We are no longer operating under the Altice USA name.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3B
Key Investors
BC Partners
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-07-17Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2017-06-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Marc Sirota
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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Benjamin Smith
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
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