Network Facilities Engineer

Who We Are

New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The Network Facilities Project Engineer will play a leading role in designing and overseeing the implementation of IDFs, MDFs, racks, conduit & cabling infrastructure for New Balance sites worldwide. Projects include new site builds, expansions, remodels, closures, and upgrades.

• Develop and advocate for technical standards, design guides and other references in order to drive standardized network infrastructure globally.
• Work with variety of stakeholders including Real Estate/Facilities, Manufacturing/Distribution technologists, and IT peers to gather requirements, scope new projects, and develop the network infrastructure plans for each project.
• Directly manage US network facilities projects; provide consultation / guidance for international projects.
• Prepare project proposals including associated drawings, milestones, and project budgets.
• Physically walk the sites in New England area to gain a thorough understanding of the MDFs, IDFs and cable runs; and handle remote projects either directly via occasional travel or through local 3rd party or New Balance resources.
• Represent the wider Network team as needed in project meetings.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation and commissioning activities of vendors, junior techs, and other stakeholders. Ensure quality of product and installation.
• Produce simple & concise documentation around project budgets, Implementation Plans, technical drawings, project management artifacts, and operational handoffs as necessary.
• Develop detailed bill of materials to procure goods & services for projects.
• Provide light Project Management support for activities around new facilities, adds, removes and changes.
• Maintain an inventory of current network facilities builds.
• Read CAD drawings, mark up the cabling paths and drops.
• Maintain the lifecycle currency of network facilities infrastructure.
• Provide occasional Tier 3 support, which involves troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and integration activities upon escalation.

• One or more industry certifications related to structured cabling (e.g., BICSI or other) or demonstrable experience following the standards.
• Knowledge / proficiency with associated ANSI/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA standards.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.
• General knowledge of network and audio-visual technology and architecture.
• Ability to read and interpret basic CAD or other facilities drawings.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at one time.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remotely manage local resources to accomplish project objectives.
• Strong requirements gathering skills.
• Strong documentation skills; basic proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint).
• Preferred:
  International experience, working with EMEA and APAC standards, vendors and peers.
• Experience building network facilities in Manufacturing, Distribution environments, and/or retail environments.

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $88,500.00 - $ - $ Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also offer a slate of perks that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.

You ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is…