Engineer II, PON

WOW!; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee broadband discounts

Job summary

WOW! is seeking an Engineer II, PON to design, test, deploy, and support FTTH projects. You will own configuration and troubleshooting for the assigned OLT platform, create runbooks, and drive quality builds with vendors and Field Operations.

You’ll work with NOC and Customer Care to resolve escalations while guiding junior engineers and ensuring on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in fiber access/PON engineering or related network environment.
• Hands-on experience with a specific OLT platform (Calix, Nokia, or Adtran/DZS).
• Strong familiarity with Linux and networking concepts (Layer 2/3).

Responsibilities

• Take FTTH/PON projects from design to deployment.
• Serve as platform expert for the assigned OLT platform and establish standards.
• Develop BOMs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality of turnsups.

Skills

Fiber access engineering

PON engineering

OLT platform expertise

Linux basics

Education

CCNA certification (preferred)

Tools

Linux OS

Job description

Engineer II, PONHelp build the fiber network that connects more communities.At WOW!, we’re expanding our fiber footprint—and we’re looking for an Engineer II, PON to help make it happen. In this role, you’ll take fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) projects from initial design through deployment, helping deliver reliable connections to the communities we serve.If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex network challenges, and owning projects from start to finish, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work. You’ll serve as a technical specialist for an assigned Optical Line Terminal (OLT) platform, partner across teams, and help establish standards that support our growing network.What WOW! OffersBase salary of $90,000 annually , plus comprehensive benefits:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options401(k) with company matchPaid time off and company holidaysTuition reimbursement to support your continued developmentEmployee broadband discountsWhat You’ll DoTake projects from design to deployment. Design, test, deploy, and support PON/FTTH projects through operational handoff.Be a go-to platform expert. Own configuration, troubleshooting, and technical best practices for your assigned OLT platform.Deliver quality builds. Develop bills of materials (BOMs), coordinate with vendors, and ensure network turn-ups meet quality standards.Solve complex network challenges. Partner with Field Operations, the Network Operations Center (NOC), and Customer Care to resolve escalations and service-impacting issues.Make technical knowledge accessible. Create and maintain configurations, procedures, and vendor-specific runbooks that help teams operate consistently and troubleshoot independently.Help others grow. Guide junior engineers as they build troubleshooting and project execution skills.Keep projects moving. Independently manage assigned work and contribute to larger initiatives across teams.What You’ll Bring2–4 years of experience in fiber access/PON engineering or a related network engineering environment.In-depth, hands-on experience with a specific OLT platform, such as Calix, Nokia, or Adtran/DZS.A solid understanding of XGS-PON and fiber access architecture.Familiarity with the Linux operating system.A CCNA certification (preferred NOT required) or equivalent networking experience, including an understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 architectures and technologiesStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Clear written and verbal communication, strong organization, and attention to detail.The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and with a collaborative engineering team.Work RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to talk and hearRequired to use hands to type, handle objects and paperworkRequired to use close vision and be able to focusAbility to work on-call and/or overnight shiftsReady to help expand what’s possible with fiber? Apply today and build your next chapter with WOW!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran