Uniti is a **premier insurgent fiber provider** dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti **builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses** . **_________________________________________________________** **About the Role:** Uniti's Engineer I will be responsible for engineering and design of DWDM systems. Develop funding approval with project plans and requirements including cost estimates. Develop the Scope Of Work including installation design packages, ordering materials, and monitoring expenditures to prevent overages. Create and maintain inside plant site documentation. Responsible for overall project management of jobs to ensure they are on schedule and within budget through operations acceptance. Creation of budget to actual variance reporting for assigned projects. Interpretation of industry and Windstream engineering processes, procedures, and standards. Analyze database records, Circuit Layout Reports, and equipment records to determine and verify existing equipment or configurations. **What You’ll Do:** + Planning, scheduling, and reporting the progress of projects for which he/she is responsible + Work with Fiber Optic Transmission equipment, Remote Terminals, Alarming, Synchronization, DC Power, Superstructure, and site layout + Fulfill expansion order activity for assigned projects, consistently manage and close tasks accurately and within required time frame + Create Job packages which include technical instruction and method of procedures to provide to the installation group for installation of new equipment + Create and maintain inside plant site documentation + You will report to the Staff Manager Engineering. **Do You Have?** + An Engineering Degree (EE or ME preferred) or equivalent direct experience in detail and fiber optic system engineering + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Good organization and documentation skills + Project Management + Technical writing skills + Intermediate skills with Excel, Visio and CAD (computer aided design), Word and Access + Ability to manage high volume of projects ensuring all project goals and limits are met on all assigned projects + Ability to organize multiple tasks and priorities + Self-motivated, self-disciplined and possess interpersonal and team skills + Other duties may be assigned **Even Better:** + Understanding of Metro-Ethernet, Long-haul and local transport, troubleshooting, detailed Method of Procedures, and Ethernet networks/services The starting compensation range for this job is $55,700 to $68,800 **Minimum Requirements:** Education and Experience: College degree and 0-2 years related experience or 4 + years equivalent related Engineering/Technical experience or a combination of education and related Engineering/Technical experience required. **_________________________________________________________** **Our Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans + 401K Plan + Health & Flexible Savings Account + Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans + Educational Assistance Plan Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. **Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._ **Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination. **Job Details** **Job Family** **Engineering** **Job Function** **Engineering Services** **Pay Type** **Salary**