Site Survey Engineer I or II
Company: Astound Broadband
Location: Concord
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider
in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge
technology and communications services-and applicants like you make
it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one
training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the
opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including
rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your
continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best
work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and
beyond.
Job Summary
Execute as a lead member of the Site Survey Engineer Team focused
on developing a strong team comprised of Site Survey Engineers.
Emphasize new Astound MDU deployments by working with our Right of
Entry Sales Teams and our deployment construction teams to assess
the feasibility and functional needs to invest Astound service into
Residential and Commercial MDUs to reduce sales cycle and
construction times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote a safe and encouraging environment by setting positives
examples.
- Provide leadership and training to lower level team
members.
- Key contributor to overall sustainability of existing and
future microwave and/or millimeter links: monitors and identifies
potential issues with any possible obstruction that could interfere
with link/s.
- Conduct and support microwave and millimeter wave analyses,
interference analysis, and frequency coordination.
- Provides technical consultation and solutions to other
organizations.
- Conducts site visits and experimental investigations and
analyzes microwave and/or millimeter problems, proposes solutions
and alternatives, and provides recommendations.
- Write requirements documents, theories of operation, operations
manuals, etc.
- Perform Site Surveys - Identify potential build pathways and
provide solutions for deployment. Take internal/external photos.
Take appropriate notes required to complete the site survey
document
- Post site survey: Create preliminary build plans and budget,
including construction requirements and bill of materials. Document
the site survey with all required documents including photos and
notes. Manage and drive the progress of each new building through
the review process
- Building Design - Communicate the specific needs of each
potential building to the parties involved to ensure proper
information flow and successful completion of the project.
- Vendor Management - Engineering and Construction - Obtain BID's
documents from vendors with assistance from immediate Manager or
higher level PM.
- Project schedules and coordination - Property Management,
Customers, Internal Team, and Vendors - Build schedules and
coordinate efforts.
- Building inspection and PMI's - New and existing - Perform
PMI's and correct potential issues.
- As-Built and Documentation - Create appropriate build
history/documentation.
- Network equipment installation, inspection and troubleshooting:
Microwave Radio installation - Primarily 60/80 ghz gigabit links.
Routers and Switch's - Cisco ASR920, Cisco C2900/C3500, Juniper
1200. Cable Placement -Terminations and Splicing - DC Power Cable,
Cat5/6e, Single Mode Optical Fiber. WiFi Equipment Access Points.
Network Transport Gear - DWDM and CWDM.
- Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work while standing 50% - 70% of the time.
- Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable
connections.
- Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending,
reaching, twisting.
- Ability to work at heights - on towers and building
rooftops
- Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of
wires.
- Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to
adjust focus.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
as this position will require driving a company vehicle.
- Must have the ability to communicate by telephone,
correspondence, and in person.
- Must possess a good command of the English language, including
excellent enunciation and grammar.
- Must have basic mathematics techniques.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods.
- Must have ability to frequently use repetitive motions of the
wrist, hands and/or fingers.
- Must be able to work in a standard office environment; no
hazardous or disagreeable work conditions.
- Must have ability to operate standard office equipment, to
include personal computer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine,
and calculator.
- Must hold valid driver's license and maintain clean driving
record. Requirements/Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Intermediate to expert experience is required in the following
areas: physical, data-link and network protocols and architectures;
routers, firewalls and switches; system load balancing and
redundant system architecture.
- OSHA & Safety competent
- Demonstrated understanding of physical network construction and
installations.
- Understanding of fiber design and construction, both outside
plant and inside plant.
- Understanding of millimeter-wave and microwave communications
equipment; specifically point-to-point links.
- Able to set up and or design simple to complex network
involving Cisco switches and routers.
- Demonstrates ability to diagnose and solve problems.
- Exhibits the ability to follow direction and possesses the
ability to follow through.
- Must enjoy the challenge of technical concepts and
communication those concepts at varying levels.
- Solution oriented - must be creative.
- Problem solver - solution presenter.
- Leadership and teaching ability.
- Work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment -
adaptability.
- Risk analysis - able to identify risks and build
assessments/probability statistics for a positive outcome. We're
Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
- 401k retirement plan, with employer match
- Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and
STD insurance
- Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and
increases based on tenure with the organization
- Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
- Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
- Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per
calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program Benefits listed above are for regular
full-time positions
The base salary range in CA for this position is $27.00-$35.19,
plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if
applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of
the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be
above or below the range based on various factors including but not
limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is
specific to CA and may not be applicable to other locations.
- Site Survey Engineer I- $27.00-$30.00
- Site Survey Engineer II- $29.00-$35.19 Our Mission
Statement:
Take care of our customers
Take care of each other
Do what we say we are going to do
Have fun
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and
we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive
workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.
Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to
providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants,
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national
origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our
differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of
our business.
CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only):
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Astound Broadband, Brentwood , Site Survey Engineer I or II, Professions , Concord, California
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