Sr. Network Fiber OSP Engineer

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art cable, fiber optic and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company’s services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns over 6,800 route miles of fiber and 223 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Job Summary:
The Network Engineer Fiber OSP Sr is responsible for network planning and engineering of all Shentel broadband networks to include copper and fiber optic networks Also responsible for project management of major engineering initiatives as well as generating detailed engineering documentation to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing operations of the network.

Qualification Requirements:
a. Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related field preferred. Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered. High school diploma or equivalent required.

b. Hold a valid government issued drivers license

c. Experience Level:
a. 7 or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry is required

b. 5 or more years of experience in engineering or technical operations role

c. Budgeting and financial analysis

d. BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

e. Strong project management experience

f. Fiber engineering or construction background

d. Skill Requirements:
a. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

b. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

c. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

e. Knowledge of:
a. Access technologies (HFC, RFOG, PON)

b. In-depth knowledge and strong outside plant to include copper, fiber, and coax fiber networks

c. Microsoft Excel, CAD, Visio, Mapcom, or other network mapping and design tools

d. Aerial-Make Ready and ROW Permitting

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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