Regional Engineer

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, , IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

The Regional Engineer I assists the Division Engineering Director with Developing and implementing divisional engineering plans with corporate strategies and policies. The position also supports the systems build and maintenance efforts in support of the HFC network and the video, high-speed data, and voice products in the systems assigned.

• Helps the Division Engineering Director develop and implement engineering plans consistent with Cable One strategies, standards, and policies.
• Supports the systems’ build and maintenance efforts in support of the HFC network and the video, high-speed data, and voice products in the systems assigned.
• Supports all facets of the Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance of the systems assigned. Provides aid and support to local technical departments when needed.
• Provides “hands on” assistance and support in all aspects of head-end operations. Helps the Engineering Director create and maintain engineering plans and strategies consistent with Cable One goals.
• Assists the local technical system staff in launches of new technical projects and initiatives.
• Provides help and offers knowledge and experience to the Technical Operations Managers and local technical system staff in supporting new build activity.
• Helps system staff create CIRs, ROs, and other required tasks needed to support capital projects. Supports local technical staff by teaching proper methods for capital project financial control, inventory procedures, quality control, and overall project management.
• Coaches and teaches system technicians on the use of network performance monitoring and surveillance tools to help them maintain and troubleshoot the overall operation of the video, data, and voice networks.
• Assists the Engineering Director in monitoring system CMTS utilization and performance.
• Helps plan and implement the CMTS and physical system plant work necessary to keep within CMTS utilization expectations set forth by the SVP & Chief Network Officer.
• Assists the Engineering Director in assuring product service quality through maintenance of the physical plant and optimizing the efficiency of the maintenance workforce.
• Ensures the cable system consistently operates within the technical rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, Manufacturer’s specifications, and Cable One engineering standards.
• Assists local system technical staff in completing required system and head-end testing, and monitors systems to ensure compliance with all FCC requirements.

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and/or training must reflect the ability to successfully fulfill the job expectations of a System Technician. Must successfully complete Cable One Technical Training Center System Technician course for position. Must successfully complete Cable One Technical Training Center Advanced Technician course and NCTI Fiber Testing and Maintenance within 6 months of accepting position.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Position requires up to 75% travel.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of cable technology, from the headend to, and including, the customers’ premise, including methods, technologies and vendors in the following areas:
• Headend Power (AC/DC), Grounding and HVAC Systems
• Headend Signal Management, RF and Optical Distribution, and Test Platforms/EAS
• HFC Architectures, Design, Construction and Activation
• HFC Maintenance, Troubleshooting and System…