Senior Outside Plant Network Planning Engineer

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Senior Network Planning Engineer $75,000 to $125,000 annually DOE 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. At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We are delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, with a focus on areas traditionally underserved by mainstream internet companies.

And as our state-of-the-art fiber network expands in WA, OR,  MT, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals. We may be building internet, but we are reaching real people. We strive to build relationships and provide customers and communities with refreshingly great experiences. We emphasize our values in all our interactions:
Genuinely Caring:
Our customers and colleagues are people, and quite possibly our neighbors. We put ourselves in their shoes and give them our full attention. Empowering You:
We empower our customers to choose the products that best meet their needs, and we support our employees to implement solutions that elevate the experiences of our customers and coworkers. Innovation and Improvement:
We always look for ways to make the experiences of our customers - and each other - better. Earning Your Trust:
We earn trust by communicating simply and transparently as real people, not as a corporation.

Job Summary The Sr. Network Planning Engineer is responsible for the oversight, planning, budgeting, and project timing for network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business. The Planner uses various inputs to determine the optimal network distribution solutions based on demand, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth. The Planner analyzes current demand, geospatial data, data analytics, and forecasts to determine and implement the best network solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The

Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed. 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.

Qualifications:

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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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.

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

Physical Requirements The 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for…