Fiber Network Design Engineer

Lightpath; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Yearly bonus program

Company matched 401k

Job summary

Lightpath seeks a Fiber Engineer to support the usage, maintenance, and documentation of our fiber network. You will design fiber routes and enable services such as Dark Fiber, Ethernet, and SD-WAN, collaborating with multiple teams to meet customer needs.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, telecom fiber experience, and proficiency with GIS data, Google Earth/KMZ, MS Office, Visio, Salesforce, and AutoCAD. NJ-based with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-Year Engineering degree or equivalent telecom fiber network experience.
• Ability to function independently and self-motivate.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Visio.
• Proficiency in Google Earth and KMZ files.
• Salesforce.com experience is a plus.
• GIS-based data management experience is a plus.
• AutoCad experience is a plus.
• Analytical, organizational, and time management skills with prioritization.
• Fiber network engineering or fiber construction experience preferred.
• Telecom industry work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the usage of Lightpath’s Fiber Network.
• Engineer fiber routes for services such as Dark Fiber, Ethernet, SD-WAN, WDM, DIA, Small Cell, and FTT.
• Create solutions using Lightpath assets to meet customer requirements.
• Research databases and records for network design and fiber optimization.
• Specify fiber path and required splicing work for new or relocated services.
• Maintain GIS asset records and accuracy of circuit data.
• Maintain customer service records in GIS and related systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and teams.
• Organize workday to maximize productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Education

4-Year Engineering degree or equivalent telecom fiber experience

Tools

MS Visio

Google Earth

KMZ files

Salesforce.com

GIS-based data management

AutoCAD

Job description

Lightpath seeks a Fiber Engineer to support the usage, maintenance, and documentation of our fiber network. You will design fiber routes and enable services such as Dark Fiber, Ethernet, and SD-WAN, collaborating with multiple teams to meet customer needs.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, telecom fiber experience, and proficiency with GIS data, Google Earth/KMZ, MS Office, Visio, Salesforce, and AutoCAD. NJ-based with competitive benefits.