Kinetic Engineer I

About the Role: Uniti’s Engineer I will be responsible for engineering and design of DWDM systems. This includes developing funding approval with project plans and requirements including cost estimates as well as developing the scope of work (including installation design packages, ordering materials, and monitoring expenditures to prevent overages). The Engineer I will also create and maintain inside plant site documentation.  Additionally, the role entails responsibility for overall project management of jobs to ensure they are on schedule and within budget through operations acceptance. This requires the creation of the budget to actual variance reporting for assigned projects.  The Engineer I will also have to interpret industry and engineering processes, procedures, and standards as well as analyze database records, circuit layout reports, and equipment records to determine and verify existing equipment or configurations. ***This position can be filled virtually anywhere within the country.***  What You’ll Do: 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   Do You Have? 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 Other duties may be assigned   Even Better:     Understanding of Metro Ethernet, Long-haul and local transport, troubleshooting, detailed method of procedures, and Ethernet networks/services Minimum Requirements:   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.   The compensation range for this position is from $55,700 - $68,800.   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%  Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier