Network Engineer ; Telecommunications

Network Engineer I (Telecommunications) – Frontier Internet

Frontier Internet is the largest pure‑play fiber provider in the U.S., delivering blazing‑fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will help build Gigabit America—creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century.

• Apply engineering design and policies within a telecommunications local exchange service environment.
• Create and maintain outside plant facilities documentation, including cable sizing, counts, records, and permitting in rights‑of‑way and dedicated easements.
• Collaborate with Network Planning, Central Office Engineering, and Operations teams to support customer service issues, new growth activity, coordination, damaged facilities, emergency repairs, replacements, and upgrades.
• Collect field data using digital cameras, GPS data collectors, and other measuring devices; train less experienced staff on equipment use and maintenance.
• Use technologies such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, Cadtel, and other web‑based applications to compile field data and modify preliminary plans.
• Perform face‑to‑face communication to convey information accurately, provide scheduling and status reporting, and coordinate with less experienced staff.
• Excavate and navigate handholes, duct systems, and varied right‑of‑way terrain, locating and marking underground ducts/cables and utility poles.
• Train staff on workplace safety, industry information, technology, and best practices.
• Prioritize and track assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Learn new telecommunications equipment, client‑specific equipment, conduit design, fiber‑optic specifications, and usage.
• Read and analyze blueprints, structural building drawings, construction drawings, and plans; evaluate designs for constructability.

• Salary Range: $66,000 to $102,000
• 20 PTO days + 10 paid holidays per year
• Day‑one medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) match: 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 phased return to work for new parents
• Up to $10,000 in adoption program assistance
• 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave

• Technical degree or equivalent experience; B.S. preferred
• Preferred:
  Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction
• 0–3 years’ experience producing engineering drawings
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision
• Experience producing 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 assignments
• Ability to drive to meet with customers and others as needed

Frontier Communications is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Frontier is deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the U.S. from all backgrounds.

However, we are not sponsoring any visas at this time.

In‑person role. Report to Rochester or Bloomfield, NY locations to complete work responsibilities.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other – Telecommunications