Position Title: Sr Fiber Engineer (T4)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

Role

The Senior Fiber engineers are regional. They are responsible for all aspects of fiber design and allocation, route design, map creation, and cable inventory orders for the physical Outside and Inside Plants areas on jobs assigned to them. The Senior Fiber Engineer has a heavy emphasis on Pre-Sales and RFP support along with conducting management level presentations to internal and external customers.  Additionally, this position will be responsible for the design and deployment of Crown Castle outside plant fiber with key strategic partners and on large scale projects.  This position will represent Crown Castle in a professional manner if front of customers (internal and external), utilities, municipalities, and contractors; and, be able to work cross functionally within a matrix organizational structure to achieve implementation goals in conjunction with RF Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, Finance Product Development and Supply Chain Management. 

Responsibilities

Attend Kick-Off meetings (examples when new backbone, lateral, and/or riser fiber is required.) Review sales engineering design and determine backbone fiber route. Complete Cost Requests from Sales Engineering with firm costs to be provided for all necessary splicing based on existing network fiber conditions. Obtain necessary circuit identifiers from groups; or create as required. Create a Fiber design maps for A-Z fiber locations. Design fiber route and create all necessary splicing prints and work orders for vendors performing splicing work within the active backbone. Provide fiber assignments to Construction Team for lateral fibers to last demarc panel Fiber Engineering responsible for all backbone splicing & end/end testing. Work with utilities in underground and aerial right-of-way applications. Obtain Quote/Bids from contractors for all backbone splicing & end/end testing. Create Requisitions for Purchase Order approval and payment to vendors. Manage vendors/contractors during splicing & testing of circuits. Submit all necessary Change management notifications and adhere to field activity policies and guidelines. Provide Operations/Provisioning with final DLR’s & test shots for closeout After completion close out tasks in appropriate system(s). Approve all vendor invoices for the project. Work hand in hand with Fiber Construction Managers. Create WO’s for all overbuild and expansion projects. Review capacity reports and plan network augments on high utilization fiber routes. Fiber Design engineers are responsible for all emergency and trouble response.  All engineers participate in On-Call rotation. Work jointly with the NOC, Field Operations, and Change management; and mobilize necessary repair crews to isolate and restore any fiber impairments.

Education/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent BS/BA with preference to Civil, Construction, or Electrical, Engineering Degrees or equivalent work experience required A valid driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

Three (3)+ years of fiber engineering and construction management experience, as well as three (3)+ years field construction management experience with preference to both outside plant and inside plant fiber construction. Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations and large workload balances with strategic partners. Excellent organizational/administrative skills Strong project management skills with attention to details, PMP certification a plus Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers. Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development

 

Reports to: Supervisor Fiber Engineering 

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Tuesday through Thursday.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.  

 

Compensation Information: The salary/hourly range offered for this position is $82,000-$110,700 annually. A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location.  Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  

 

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply.  We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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