Network Implementation Engineer II - Vancouver, WA

The Role

The Network Implementation Engineer II responsibilities include design and preparation of Engineering Work Orders for land developments, new buildings, single‑line requests, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, Road Relocations, augmentation projects and special circuit requests. Utilizing the following tools: NDS, AutoCAD, Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, FORTE, WFMT, ARMOR, TIRKS, LFACS, and the full suite of Microsoft Office. As an OSP field engineer you will be assigned a geographic area and will be responsible for all OSP job requests.

This position designs and acquires civil permits, maintains positive interaction with internal and external customers, and manages workload for a given area.

HYBRID - Vancouver, WA

• Develops/defines plans for the implementation of new plant construction or modifications to existing facilities.
• Prepares plans and specifications, including gathering field data.
• Ensures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized, providing cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
• Monitors and controls project expenditures.
• Oversees the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities.
• Skilled in planning and/or engineering.
• Analyzes local and wide‑area network systems and/or customer network environments, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites, and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices.
• Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e‑mail, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like.
• Configures systems to user environments.
• Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• 5 to 7 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent on current approved products and technology.
• Work with Planning, Operations and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets.
• Maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maxims may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges: $63,000 - $106,000

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair use employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.