Fiber Optics Infrastructure Engineer 1,2, or Senior

Requisition ID: 17493

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SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

This position is for a Fiber Optics Engineer, responsible for operating and maintaining fiber optic infrastructure between facilities and equipment. Performs specialized work related to communications fiber projects in support of various networks and systems, including all phases of engineering design, construction planning and support, contract administration, inspection and quality control of SRP and contract construction process. Assists in the development of project budgets and schedules, workforce and support staff requirements, and negotiations with outside telecommunications carrier for specifications and integration with SRP operational standards. 
 

Will be responsible to respond to emergency calls on nights, weekends or holidays.

What You'll Do

• Apply network engineering principles to plan, design, schedule, and implement fiber optic plant facilities including both civil and network related scope.
• Performs as a leader/engineer as well as project manager and is responsible for planning, scheduling and monitoring projects from conception to closing.
• Prepares specifications and bids associated with fiber networks material acquisition and various outsourcing activities within telecom systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and often assists with actual performance of field work, with both internal and outsourced crews for telecom projects.
• Identify network-related needs and problems and come up with innovative solutions to address them.
• Coordinates key project activities with contractors, developers, customers, municipalities and consultants.
• Establishes and applies policies, procedures, and standards to deliver safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions.
• Reviews and monitors contractor invoices for completeness and accuracy, also prepare payment requests based on approved services.
• Prepares recommendation material for management consideration.
• Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and