OSP Network Engineer I (Telecommunications)

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Frontier Internet
Provides broadband, internet, and phone services to residential and business customers.
Design and support telecom outside plant, surveys, drawings, and field work.
14 days ago ago
$67,000 - $85,000
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Rochester, NY
Field
Company Size
12,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Internet Services
Fiber Optic Networks
Telecommunications
Broadband Solutions
Customer Support
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Utilities
Government
Energy
Infrastructure
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
scheduling
status reporting
field survey
blueprint analysis
conduit design
data collection
  • Provides scheduling, status reporting, and other documents as necessary and coordinates the same information with less experienced staff
  • Works in handholes, accesses duct systems, and traverse landscapes that range from city streets to steep, unpaved rights of way, locating, and marking of underground ducts/cables, sticking/measuring utility poles, or other physical activities
  • Learn fiber optic specifications, equipment, and usage
  • Evaluate the design for constructability
  • Safely and properly train less experienced staff on workplace safety, industry information, and technology as well as best practices
  • Learn new telecommunications equipment and client-specific equipment and their usage
  • Read and analyze blueprints, structural building drawings, construction drawings, and plans
  • Uses face-to-face communication to convey information accurately and efficiently to
  • Responsible for fielding varying types of information and data from numerous environments, including public rights of way along roads, the interior space of buildings, and throughout private campuses, such as offices or universities, and is generally assigned more complex or advanced projects/investigations
  • Learn conduit design from client-specific standards
  • Track assigned tasks and prioritized completion of tasks accordingly
  • Gathers data using digital cameras, observations, notes/reports, GPS enabled data collectors, and other measuring devices, and trains less experienced staff on use and maintenance
What you bring
autocad
microsoft office
technical degree
0-3 years
engineering drawings
telecommunications
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required, B.S.
  • 0 to 3 years’ experience with the production of engineering drawings
  • Experience with the production of structural and/or civil engineering drawings for telecommunications new site builds, upgrades and fiber optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) required
  • Uses various technologies and applications, including phone, email, and web-based
  • Ability to drive to meet with customers and others as needed
  • Ability to work autonomously without supervision required
  • Ability to review site documentation and gather necessary information to complete the assignment
  • Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction preferred
  • Telecommunications and/or utility experience preferred
Benefits
  • Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
  • 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wage Range : $67,000 - $85,000
  • Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
  • 10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
  • Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave
  • Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
  • 401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Over 20 years
Operational History
The company has been providing services for over two decades, showcasing its experience and commitment to connectivity.
  • Specializes in delivering service to underserved and rural areas where connectivity options are limited.
  • Provides tailored solutions for both residential and business customers, focusing on reliability and speed.
  • Invests heavily in expanding fiber-optic networks to provide cutting-edge broadband services.
  • Notable for its commitment to improving internet access in remote and underserved regions of the U.S.
  • In addition to high-speed internet, the company offers bundled services including voice and TV packages.
  • One of the largest broadband providers in the U.S., with a growing presence in rural and suburban markets.
Culture + Values
  • “Hold your expertise lightly.” (Humility)
  • “Seek first to understand.” (Curiosity)
  • “Feedback makes us better!” (Constructive Feedback, Not Criticism)
  • “I can’t solve it all; we’ll iterate together.” (Demonstrate a Growth Mindset)
  • “Set world-class standards and seek every day to deliver radical value.” (Be Brave As You Seek Transformation)
  • “Be your best self.” (Empowerment & Autonomy)
  • “Assume generous intent and apply grace.” (Engage with Empathy)
  • “Be intentional; move out and make something.” (Bias for Action)
Environment + Sustainability
2M Customers
Fiber Customers Reached
Achieved over 2 million fiber customers in 2023, solidifying position as the largest U.S. pure-play fiber ISP.
~1.3M Passings
Fiber Passings Added
Expanded fiber network by adding approximately 1.3 million new passings in 2023 as part of deployment strategy.
  • Published greenhouse gas emissions baseline in 2023 to inform future reductions
  • Issued first green bond financing in 2023 to highlight energy efficiencies of fiber network
  • Launched 'Red Loves Green' fleet initiative, deploying EV installation vehicles
  • Fiber technology cited as inherently more energy-efficient than copper alternatives
Inclusion & Diversity
#1 Rank
Diversity Ranking
Recognized as the top-ranked company for diversity in Telecom/Broadband category by the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • Committed to making DE&I “part of the company’s DNA”, not just rhetoric
  • Leaders reflect workforce; workforce reflects customer base
  • Every teammate valued and treated equitably in rewards, promotions, pay
  • Inclusion defined as enabling employees to bring their ‘whole true self’ to work
  • Established Supplier Diversity Council and supplier tracking for diverse‑owned businesses
  • Gender representation unspecified–no public numeric breakdown available
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