Associate Engineer, Transport
Company: Commnet
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Commnet
General Purpose and Scope:
Commnet Broadband (a subsidiary of ATN International) is looking
for a detail-oriented technical individual experienced in a service
provider environment within their data and telecommunications
transport networks managing bandwidth capacity and traffic
monitoring. The successful candidate will possess strong written
and verbal communication skills, a willingness to meet
business-critical deadlines, proven time-management and
organizational skills, and strong analytical skills with accuracy
and attention to detail. In addition, they must possess
demonstrable documentation skills, the ability to multi-task, work
independently and commit to a technical position working as part of
a team of Transport Engineers, Analysts, and management
resources.
The Associate Engineer is authentic, enjoys working with people and
in teams, as well as collaborative cross-functionally, and
customer-driven. One thing that all wireless and broadband
companies have in common is the quality of service and reliability
of their transport networks are key to customer satisfaction. The
quality of our transmission services ensures that customers are
delighted with our service and the reliability enables our
customers to have access to solid communication solutions. In your
role, you will be able to impact both.
If you have worked for one of the big LECs/wireless/broadband
providers and have excelled in data network fundamentals, network
utilization and capacity, and their processes, and would like to be
part of the evolution of a network rolling out 4G/5G technologies
and fiber broadband from a backhaul and backbone perspective, this
role might be for you. The candidate must be motivated to
contribute to an evolving and growing network delivering
high-quality broadband communications services to Tribal
Communities & Rural America, driving digital inclusion and
providing access to great education, work, healthcare, safety,
entertainment, and community connectivity.
Duties and Responsibilities ( include but are not limited to):
The Associate Engineer, Transport Capacity Management will use
daily site reports and SNMP tools like PRTG, NNMi and VisionMETRIX
to monitor the status of the backhaul and backbone transport
network, comprised mainly of microwave, ethernet, and fiber
circuits.
Initiate augment requests to Transport Engineer based upon site
utilization criteria and traffic data.
Works directly with Transport Analysts, Engineers, and Data
Engineering and Operations teams
Works directly with performance/operations teams to troubleshoot
backhaul issues related to packet loss, high latency, jitter.
Creation of processes, documentation, and network flow charts to
reflect team standards.
Utilize network equipment reports and capacity analysis for budget
forecasting
Maintain all aspects of the network by coordinating and forecasting
bandwidth needs.
Documentation of network topology maps, network elements, and
transport circuits into our inventory system.
Work closely with systems/solutions and Transport team to enhance
and/or create Transport management and inventorying tools
Assist other team members on various tasks, data entry, and special
projects.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or 3 years of
professional work experience in telecom
Experience in the Telecommunications industry, specifically in
capacity management and willingness to learn microwave and
fiber-based networks
Knowledge of Transports speeds and interconnections, industry
carriers, and transport providers
Experience with DS1/DS3/Ethernet/GIGE/Wave transport circuits and
designs supporting FTTx/GPON/XGSPON
Experience with circuit performance monitoring and knowledge of
service level metrics
Knowledge of circuit monitoring tools, i.e., NNMi, PRTG
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Microwave, and Fiber Optic
Transport systems, interfaces, and cabling specifications.
Excellent organizational, planning, project, and time management
skills, and who can handle multiple projects and a diverse range of
co-worker personalities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office platform including Visio, and network
mapping topology tools.
Travel, less than 10% of the time
Candidate must reside within one of these CONUS time zones
MT/EST/CST/PST
Desired Qualifications:
Strong analytical skills and competency in the use of traffic
modeling tools and engineering.
Preferred experience in traffic engineering and capacity
management.
Knowledge of IP and Ethernet Transport protocols, interfaces, and
routing protocols.
Prior experience with DS1/DS3/Ethernet/GIGE/Wave/FTTx/GPON/XGSPON
transport circuits and designs
Highly motivated self-starter who can work with little or no
supervision.
Experience and comfortable with scripting and automation
development
About the Company:
Commnet has been the backbone of rural networks in the United
States for decades. We enable or directly deliver high-quality
broadband communications services to Tribal Communities and Rural
America, driving digital inclusion and providing access to
education, work, healthcare, safety, entertainment, and community
connectivity. If you have visited the rural west, it is most likely
that you have roamed on a wireless segment of our network. If you
have needed healthcare or emergency services in these areas, your
data likely moved across our fiber. If you know any children or
college students studying for a brighter future, we are the network
team running connections behind the scenes to support their
education. Through the power of partnerships, we enhance the
effectiveness of our efforts. Working with local stakeholders means
better service to tribal communities, rural telecommunication
companies, organizations, and government agencies. Commnet works to
enhance the lives of real people through any available avenue we
can find. With an eye on the future, Commnet is bringing coverage
and faster fiber connections to more communities and partners,
facilitating a better and more connected future for everyone.
Company Benefits:
Commnet is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all
regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) in order to promote
health and financial security for you and your family. Benefits
include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D,
short/long term disability coverage, emergency travel assistance,
and 401k. All employees also get access to the Employee Assistance
Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential
counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and
general wellness issues.
**A Note to Agencies** All resumes submitted by search
firms/employment agencies to any employee at Commnet Broadband (the
Company) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will
be deemed the sole property of the Company, unless such search
firms/employment agencies were engaged by the Company for this
position and a valid agreement with the Company is in place. In the
event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Company agency
engagement process is hired , no fee or payment of any kind will be
paid.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.
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