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Job Summary:

This is a challenging and rewarding role for a skilled Network Engineer to join our team at Frontier. As a Network Engineer - Outside Plant, you will be responsible for applying engineering design and policies within a telecommunications local exchange service environment. You will be a 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineer, design, and prepare project prints and update mapping records.
Prepare project justifications for approvals-coordinate circuit designs with ISP planners/engineers.
Maintain inter-company relations to provide the information needed by Sales & Marketing, Regulatory, and Operations for special projects.
Prepare and monitor the capital budget plan concerning areas of responsibility.
Prepare cost estimates for SIFT Tickets, BDTs, and other CIAC (billable) projects.
Apply for all permits as required (Department of Transportation, EPA, CSX RR, and multiple County and City Permitting Departments).
Maintain and investigate R.O.W, easements, vacate requests, and private property issues.
Maintain relations and communications with outside agencies, such as local planning commissions and developers.
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
Communicate with the state, county, city, and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
Coordinate with developers and Operation Teams for project design and construction to utilize joint trenches wherever possible.
Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.
Maintain accurate cable records and updates.
Prepare loop studies as needed.
Respond to DORs to meet service needs.
Work with Operations in the review of JIMs, Contractor Invoices, and Investment Summaries as needed.
Research and respond to daily SIFT Tickets and escalations.
Project management oversight of all OSP capital construction activities to ensure conformance to requirements.

What We Offer:

At Frontier, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including salary range of $70,000 to $120,000, 20 PTO days + 10 paid holidays per year, day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan, 401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation, Tuition Assistance Program, Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance, Employee Resource Groups, Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage, 10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents, Up to $10k in adoption program assistance, and 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave.

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