Planning Engineer II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure the availability of network capacity for cost effective acquisition and delivery of Ethernet and Optical services.
• Specify and arrange for acquisition of hardware and software to support services transported on the optical network.
• Assemble network design and cost information provided to Aureon customers. Collaborate with other departments to ensure a timely and accurate quoting process.
• Assisting with fiber splice and identification records.
• Create and modify CAD files documenting fiber network architecture
• Work with multiple vendors to establish effective interoperability among their systems.
• Serve in a support role for sales on large-scale projects
• Work with affiliated companies, including ITCs, consultants and network partners to ensure compatibility in network design for new and existing services.
• Work closely with the Network Architect team to help design and implement network designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Four-year college degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications technology and economic analysis including:
• Transmission networks capabilities and structure of copper and fiber optic based networks
• Packet based network design and implementation criteria.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate with customers, employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Strong analytical aptitude is necessary to evaluate equipment engineering specifications and incorporate into network designs.
• Ability to apply financial analysis to determine costs and develop prices
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills. Must be able to efficiently utilize all available resources to provide effective solutions and explore all possibilities to facilitate the best decision.
• Able to work independently with little or no direct supervision and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE:

• Must be able to proficiently operate Windows PC with Office and Outlook. Experience with CAD ,Visio, PowerPoint, Excel VBA, cvFiber is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Primarily indoor work in office environment requiring long periods of sitting
• Regular customer site visits to assess fiber construction and equipment installation requirements
• Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualizing of a computer screen
• No unusual physical requirements
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License and good driving record

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