Senior Engineer - Federal

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

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We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Lumen is seeking a Senior Engineer with demonstrated working ability of Outside Plant (OSP), Fiber Characterization (FC) testing/analyzation, Inside Plant (ISP) activities. This person must be able to effectively perform OSP & ISP site surveys, complete full FC testing/analyzation, installs, provision and commission, turnup and test a Packet OTN network. This position will be responsible for a network in support of LUMEN’s Government services.

Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Preferred 

The Main Responsibilities

•    8+ years in Outside Plant construction techniques
•    8+ years in completing full FC testing and analysis for the purposes of deploying modern DWDM communication systems. The candidate must be trainable, adaptable and able to work independently as well as within the teams they will be part of. The candidate must have notable experience using OTDR, power meter and CD+PMD test equipment with the ability to analyze the test results, troubleshoot the issue and make recommendations to the field for repairs. The candidate must be able to visualize the components of the fiber under test, the issues found, the repair actions and convey these concepts both in written and verbal form. Must possess very meticulous and mature critical thinking skills and accurate mathematic skills as well as professional written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to understand and manipulate FC test results, apply the proper test parameters and thresholds to populate customer deliverable packages for submittal. 
•    8+ years Provisioning and Commissioning P-OTN systems
•    Perform survey work, schedule planning and implementation, quality control of construction and as-built drawings, review construction inspection reports and redline changes. 
•    Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other company groups
•    Produces Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) for ISP or OSP installations
•    Write SOWs, Method of Procedures (MOPs), test and acceptance plans using corporate standards, best commercial practices and customer site standards
•    The ability to design site cable tray systems, cable paths and conveyances
•    Understanding or an aptitude to learn how to develop estimates for project schedules and budget
•    Conducts surveys to determine ISP or OSP build requirements for incorporation in proposals
•    Provides engineering assistance for ISP and OSP installation teams
•    Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices
•    Performs testing of DS-3 through OC-768 as well as ethernet bandwidth circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers. Understanding RFC testing requirements 
•    Updates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applications

•5+ years in completing full FC testing and analysis for the purposes of deploying modern DWDM communication systems. The candidate must have notable experience using OTDR, power meter and CD+PMD test equipment with the ability to analyze the test results, troubleshoot the issue and make recommendations to the field for repairs. The candidate must be able to visualize the components of the fiber under test, the issues found, the repair actions and convey these concepts both in written and verbal form. Must possess very meticulous and mature critical thinking skills and accurate mathematic skills as well as professional written and verbal communication skills. Have the ability to understand and manipulate FC test results, apply the proper test parameters and thresholds to populate customer deliverable packages for submittal.
•5+ years working in 3GIS adding, manipulating and/or updating Lumen OSP data. 
•5+ years working FIreworks and BidMaster
•5+ years managing and implementing OSP projects utilizing Lumen specifications