[Remote] Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Uniti is a fiber provider that builds, operates, and delivers critical fiber-based communications services across the United States. The Engineer I designs DWDM systems, develops project plans and budgets, prepares installation packages, maintains site documentation, and manages projects through operational acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, and reporting the progress of projects for which he/she is responsible
• Work with fiber optic transmission equipment, remote terminals, alarming, synchronization, DC power, superstructure, and site layout
• Fulfill expansion order activity for assigned projects, consistently manage and close tasks accurately and within required time frame
• Create job packages which include technical instruction and method of procedures to provide to the installation group for installation of new equipment
• Create and maintain inside plant site documentation
• Report to the Staff Manager of Engineering

Skills

• An Engineering Degree (EE or ME preferred) or equivalent direct experience in detail and fiber optic system engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organization and documentation skills
• Project Management
• Technical writing skills
• Intermediate skills with Excel, Visio and CAD (computer aided design), Word and Access
• Ability to manage high volume of projects ensuring all project goals and limits are met on all assigned projects
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and possess interpersonal and team skills
• Understanding of Metro Ethernet, Long-haul and local transport, troubleshooting, detailed method of procedures, and Ethernet networks/services
• College degree and 0-2 years related experience or 4 + years equivalent related Engineering/Technical experience or a combination of education and related Engineering/Technical experience required
• Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
• Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

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