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Forged Fiber 37

$83K - $138K/yr

About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... The Role The Senior Network Implementation Program Manager is responsible for planning ...

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Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Yuba City, CA · Remote

$27 - $30/hr

The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ... Keeping abreast of industry standards, you will ensure compliance in fiber network design ...

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Forged Fiber 37

Network Implementation Engineer I

Omaha, NE · Remote

$49K - $81K/yr

About Forged Fiber At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future ... network planning experience. * Strong proficiency with engineering systems and Microsoft Office.

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Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Phelan, CA · Remote

$27 - $30/hr

The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ... Keeping abreast of industry standards, you will ensure compliance in fiber network design ...

Race Communications

Fiber Designer I - Remote

Phelan, CA · Remote

$27 - $30/hr

The Fiber Designer 1 plays a key role in the planning and design of fiber optic networks, ensuring ... Keeping abreast of industry standards, you will ensure compliance in fiber network design ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fiber Network Planner, and why are they important?

A Fiber Network Planner must possess expertise in telecommunications engineering, network design principles, and relevant industry standards, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with GIS tools, CAD software, and fiber network planning platforms, as well as certifications like FOA or CFOT, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in coordinating with stakeholders and solving complex design challenges. These competencies are crucial for creating efficient, scalable fiber networks that meet technical, cost, and regulatory requirements.

What does a Fiber Network Planner do?

A Fiber Network Planner is responsible for designing and planning the layout of fiber optic networks that deliver high-speed internet and telecommunications services. They analyze current infrastructure, assess customer needs, and create detailed plans for installing new fiber lines or upgrading existing ones. Their work ensures that the network is efficient, cost-effective, and meets technical and regulatory requirements. Fiber Network Planners often collaborate with engineers, field technicians, and local authorities to coordinate successful network deployments.

What are some typical challenges faced by Fiber Network Planners when coordinating with construction and engineering teams?

Fiber Network Planners often encounter challenges in aligning their network designs with the realities of field construction and engineering constraints. For example, unexpected obstacles such as existing underground utilities, permitting delays, or changes in municipal regulations can impact timelines and require plan adjustments. Effective communication and collaboration with construction and engineering teams are essential to address these issues, ensure accurate implementation, and keep projects on schedule. Regular site visits and coordination meetings are common practices to proactively resolve such challenges and ensure network plans are feasible and cost-effective.
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Fiber Technician - Rawlins, WY

Fiber Technician - Rawlins, WY

Cogent Communications

Rawlins, WY • On-site

$54K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Cogent Communications rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 80 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation: [Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $54,000 - $90,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Position:
We are looking to add Fiber Technicians to join our service team. The position requires an individual who has mechanical aptitude, and is dependable, safety minded, and works well within a team environment. You will be responsible for hands-on field service work.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
  • Installation of Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
  • Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings, document and communicate changes.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance)
  • Responsible for maintaining Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance)
  • Management of contractors and vendors.
  • Independent and self-starter.
  • Work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments.
  • Maintain proficiency within the telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.
  • Work with AC and DC power systems.

Qualifications:
Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities:
  • Travel 30%, 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
  • 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and / or IP networks
  • Experience in the use of telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM - OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
  • Project Management experience.
  • Experience on daily operations of a Datacenter (Diesel Generator, UPS, HVAC).
  • Experience maintaining a fiber network.

To apply for the Fiber Technician position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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