Network Engineer ; Telecommunications

Verizon recently acquired Frontier and plans to transition non‑union Frontier employees into Verizon compensation and benefits programs. This position will be part of that planned transition.

As the largest pure‑play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing‑fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America—creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us!

This position is responsible for applying engineering design and policies within a telecommunications local exchange service environment. Subject matter expert for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, and permitting in Rights‑of‑Way and dedicated easements. This position works in partnership with Network Planning, Central Office Engineering, and various Operation Teams to support customer service issues, new growth activity and coordination, damaged facilities, emergency repairs and replacements, and upgrades of the telecommunications facilities the engineer’s area of responsibility.

In this in‑person role, you will be required to report to our Marion, IL location (208 W Union Street, Marion, IL) to complete your work responsibilities.

• Field varying types of information and data from numerous environments, including public rights of way along roads, the interior space of buildings, and throughout private campuses.
• Gather data using digital cameras, observations, notes/reports, GPS‑enabled data collectors, and other measuring devices, and train less experienced staff on use and maintenance.
• Use various technologies and applications, including phone, email, and web‑based applications such as Google Earth/ArcGIS/Cadtel or equivalent, to compile data from the field or modify/adjust preliminary plans.
• Communicate face‑to‑face to convey information accurately and efficiently.
• Provide scheduling, status reporting, and other documents as necessary and coordinate the same information with less experienced staff.
• Work in handholes, access duct systems, and traverse landscapes that range from city streets to steep, unpaved rights of way, locating and marking underground ducts/cables, measuring utility poles, or other physical activities.
• Safely and properly train less experienced staff on workplace safety, industry information, and technology as well as best practices.
• Track assigned tasks and prioritize completion accordingly.
• Learn new telecommunications equipment and client‑specific equipment and their usage.
• Learn conduit design from client‑specific standards.
• Read and analyze blueprints, structural building drawings, construction drawings, and plans.
• Evaluate designs for constructability.
• Learn fiber‑optic specifications, equipment, and usage.

• Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000
• 20 PTO days + 10 paid holidays per year
• Day‑one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave, and a phased return to work program for new parents
• Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
• 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave

• Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required, B.S.
• Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction preferred.
• 0 to 3 years’ experience with the production of engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision.
• Experience with the production of structural and/or civil engineering drawings for telecommunications new site builds, upgrades and fiber‑optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) required.
• Telecommunications and/or utility experience preferred.
• Ability to review site documentation and gather necessary information to complete the assignment.
• Ability to drive to meet with customers and…