Network Engineer

Reference #: 48240Robert.W.Patterson50056859120044
Company Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
Check us out on the web!Job Description
Brightspeed is searching for a Network Implementation Engineer II to join our team!As a Network Implementation Engineer II, you will be responsible for the 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. You will be utilizing the following tools; NDS, AutoCAD, Fireworks/Bid master, 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. In this role you will design and acquire civil permits, maintain positive interaction with internal and external customers, maintain open conversation with planning and all company departments providing a high quality of service toBrightspeed customers.
As Network Implementation Engineer II, your responsibilities will include:
Developing/defining plans for the implementation of new plant construction or modifications to existing facilities
Preparing plans and specifications, to include gathering field data
Assuring that the most feasible, practical, and economical means to complete the work are utilized
Providing cost data to support capital planning and budgeting
Monitoring and controlling project expenditure
Overseeing the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities
Analyzing local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites, and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices
Resolving interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like
Configuring systems to user environments
Supporting acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as neededQualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
8 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent
Knowledgeable and skilled in planning and/or engineering
Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets
Ability to maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End – East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, bus ness needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital/partnership/civil union status, family or parental status, national
origin, disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal
consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.