Associate Fiber Engineer

Position Title:Associate Fiber Engineer (T3)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

Position Summary:

The Fiber Engineering groups are regional or district-based teams. Projects requiring Fiber Designs include new customers' service orders and network enhancement or repairs. The Associate Fiber Engineer is an apprenticeship role that supports the Fiber Engineering department with creating GIS route maps, keeping accurate records, and troubleshooting network issues with fiber splicers according to Crown Castle standards.  This position will be subject to on-call, shift duties, weekends, and holiday work rotations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend Kick-Off meetings to support Fiber Engineers with route designs for lateral cables, riser cables and termination ports, and creation of all necessary splicing prints and work orders for splicing vendors
• Obtain circuit identifiers for Fiber Engineers
• Provide fiber assignments to construction teams for lateral fibers to last demark panel
• Develop proficiency analyzing fiber test results, including but not limited to optical-time domain reflector (OTDR), chromatic dispersion/polarization mode dispersion (CD/PMD), and optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), to ensure adherence to all Crown Castle and/or manufacturer’s specifications
• Develop proficiency with principles of Outside and Inside Plant construction to ensure adherence to Crown Castle standards and industry best practices
• Provide final Design Layout Record (DLR) and test documentation to Operations and Provisioning teams for project closeout
• Complete close out tasks in appropriate system(s)
• Participate in On-Call rotation to learn the Fiber Engineering role of trouble identification, repair crew mobilization and circuit restoration  
• Observe and learn from Fiber Engineers working with Network Operations Center (NOC), Field Operations, Customers, and Change management

Education/Certifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience

Experience/Minimum Requirements

0-2 years of Fiber Engineering and/or construction management experience or equivalent or 0-2 years of field construction management experience with preference to both Outside Plant and Inside Plant fiber construction

Other Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred
• Excellent organizational/administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development
  

Organizational Relationship 

Reports to:  Manager Fiber Engineering

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Compensation Information: For New York, Colorado, California and Washington residents the hiring range offered for this position is $58,000 - $75,000 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.