Network Circuit Design Engineer

Network Circuit Design Engineer

At Frontier, seeing what's beyond the horizon is in our fiber. And we've been doing just that for over 80 years - connecting communities with emerging communications technology across the country. At Frontier, we're transforming our business to break new ground and taking the digital revolution across the nation. We've invested over $1.6B to roll out fiber-fast internet to 10m+ homes by 2025. We're growing our team so you can join us in exploring and opening new frontiers. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build a powerful foundation for America's future and yours.

What we're seeking:
The primary responsibilities include: Creating new DLRs (design layout requests) that are in their queue in the system. Audit and update existing circuit records for all circuits and trunk orders. Coordinate the facility assignments with the corresponding LEC or Carrier. Work together with the ICSC and the INA groups to expedite orders and work on ways to streamline the processing of the ASR (Access Service Requests) ISRs (Internal Service Requests) and PSRs (Product Service Requests). Coordinate with Engineering (Transmission, Outside Plant, Central Office) if needed to notify them of potential challenges with equipment or lack thereof for the customer orders. Identify where equipment is required, and order the equipment for field delivery. Prepare and issue purchase orders in Infinium to request and purchase required network components. Create information on the CLR/DLR to properly dispatch the circuit to Viryanet and the proper techs in the field.

In this hybrid role, you will be expected to collaborate with peers as required but must be located in the Rochester, NY or Fort Wayne, IN area.

What we need in you:
We need you to be highly knowledgeable in telecommunications and telephony circuit design. Hands on experience with M6, TDM architecture and ethernet transport systems is key to success in this role. Your ability to work effectively within a team, communicate with others both over the phone and in person as well as a your willingness to ask for additional guidance and training when necessary will serve you well in this role.

What you'll do:
* Design circuit layouts to meet company engineering standards and customer requirements for all internal and external orders that come into M6 and or DPI
* Order equipment for circuits as required using Infinium to create the project
* Audit the record inventory in all central offices and make any necessary updates or changes to those records
* Validate and coordinate record data integrity between our company and connecting LECs
* Work with the ICSC group, INA group, Transmission Engineering, OSP Engineering, COE Engineering, Assignments and Dispatch to coordinate and correct orders
* Identify areas requiring additional facilities and notify the proper engineering group

What we offer:
Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That's why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we're most proud to offer includes:
* Salary Range: $60,000 to $90,000
* 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) 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
* 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave
What background you should have:
* Bachelor's or associate degree in technical discipline preferred but not required.
* 4 years of experience in network architecture relating to circuit and network design.
* 2 years experience with DLR and GLR design layout
* Knowledge of M6 (MetaSolve, Granite) or experience in a similar system
* Understanding of provisioning and Telcordia standards preferred.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
* Some travel may be required

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.

Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.