Voice Network Engineer

Yoh covers the diverse talent and workforce management needs in the Aviation, Engineering, Health Care, IT, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment and Telecom industries. You can be confident that we have the right talent and managed solution for you. You need it. Yoh has it!

• This position is responsible for the planning, engineering, implementation, support and maintenance of fiber optics communications systems.
• Provides cost effective designs that incorporate sound engineering practice, utilizing the latest in proven technology with the goal of meeting business needs and providing a reliable and efficient service
• Writes specifications for new telecommunications equipment and services
• Evaluates quotations and proposals to ensure the best equipment for the job is purchased
• Requisitions equipment and assigns accurate accounting information.
• Develops plans and prepares engineering job packages consisting of detailed parts/equipment lists, logical installation instructions and appropriate documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, layouts, etc.) to support an efficient installation and maintenance process.
• Prepares and submits cost estimates, economic studies and accounting requests for planned projects.
• Works effectively with other team members to successfully implement transport projects.
• Monitors installation work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with current telecommunications technology and available facilities.
• Resolves complex technical problems and provides technical assistance to installation and maintenance personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

Preferred Skills To Bring To The Table:

• Familiarity with OSPInsight, Fiberbase and MapInfo
• Understanding of TIA/EIA & BICSI wiring standards (IEE568 A & B wiring standards)
• Experience implementing DWDM, TDM and SONET transport systems
• Experience with Ciena packet-optical platform o Familiarity with AutoCAD and Visio
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (or state registration as a Professional Engineer) with at least four years of engineering experience
• Ability to work/support standard Telecom maintenance windows (midnight - 0600), as required Working Conditions Office environment

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Four years of experience designing fiber optic network infrastructure, including OPGW, ADSS and underground fiber installations
• Familiarity with fiber installation techniques such as boring, trenching and aerial cable installation
• Familiarity with DOT, railroad and municipality permitting processes
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis, sag and tension charts
• Understanding of joint use policies and systems, such as SPANS
• Understanding of communication technology and fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support successful performance in a team environment