Principal Engineer, Fiber Planning & Design
Company: Comcast Corporation
Location: Englewood
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of
millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part
of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into
cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers
love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and
invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your
authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You'll do the best work
of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast
prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has
been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a
position is listed with both office locations and virtual
offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live
greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)Job
SummaryResponsible for managing Comcast's backbone fiber portfolio.
Serves as primary fiber subject-matter expert for national network
programs. Leads commercial and technical strategy for fiber
planning and acquisition. Accountable for maintaining all
fiber-related records and delivery of reports and analysis for
project planning, financial reporting, and commercial negotiations.
Primary fiber SME supporting the wider transport engineering team
on new and existing projects including backbone technology refresh,
site relocations, & core architecture evolution (Janus).Job
Description*This position is unable to provide work authorization
sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*The
Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the
intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are
continually developing and delivering products and next-generation
technologies that transform the customer experience.The Comcast
Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile,
fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on
innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most
reliable access network for our customers.About the Team:Core
Network Engineering. Responsible for planning and engineering of
backbone and metro routing and switching networks, backbone and
network transport and optical networks, backbone fiber, network
security, certification labs and architecture.What You'll Do:
- Fiber vendor & industry management. - Responsible to manage
relationships with fiber vendors and maintain up-to-date
information on their business health, pricing, available assets,
maps, fiber characteristics, and future builds. - Responsible for
tracking and advising on macro trends in the fiber industry and on
the direction of Comcast's competitors.
- Internal alignment on fiber projects. - Responsible to
cultivate relationships with the Divisions' planning and
construction teams and to regularly exchange information on
national and division projects that could benefit one another.
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- Fiber and optical data management. - Responsible for
maintenance and evolution of the fiber inventory database.
Responsible to understand and maintain detailed fiber information,
vendor information, billing records, contract terms, riser/cross
connects, DLRs and transport information. - Responsible for change
management within the database to ensure records remain
accurate.
- Business owner for fiber-related tools. Responsible to develop
and maintain a tools-based strategy for centralization and
automation of fiber-related information. - Works closely with tools
team on requirements and development plans.
- Commercial/Wholesale Sales Support. - Responsible to evaluate
Sales requests that have diversity or latency requirements that
potentially involve design changes or new path acquisitions.
- Routinely leads or participates in matrixed teams and serves as
fiber expert with adjacent product and engineering teams to ensure
smooth planning and execution of projects with a fiber
component.
- Timely Identification and acquisition of fiber for new projects
including close coordination with transport engineers, procurement,
legal, and finance resources.
- Educates wider organization on business and technical
dimensions of fiber optics.Key Skills & Experience We're Looking
For:
- Knowledge of fiber networks and fiber types.
- Knowledge of transport/optical networks and how they interact
with fiber.
- Knowledge of fiber vendors and their assets.
- Procurement of fiber assets including knowledge of purchasing
models (IRUs, leases) and fiber construction.About Our Perks &
Benefits:We are determined to create an environment where our
employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are
motivated.Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we
make available to our US-based employees:
- Medical & Dental
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off
- Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare
resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all
life stages.
- Courtesy Services - We offer all of our full-time employees in
serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
- Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park
tickets and onsite hotel rooms.Learn more at
jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits Reasonable
AccommodationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are
provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, perform essential job functions,
and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
contact us to request an accommodation.Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is
not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications.Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
employer.Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We
will consider all qualified applicants for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable
law.Salary:Pay Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus
with a Pay Range of $163,432.63 - $245,148.95Comcast intends to
offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent
on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The
application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless
the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or
later.Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to
eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to
the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care
for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of
options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized
to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically,
financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your
everyday life. Please visit the on our careers site for more
details.EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated
degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold
some combination of coursework and experience, or who have
extensive related professional experience.Relevant Work
Experience10 Years +
Keywords: Comcast Corporation, Littleton , Principal Engineer, Fiber Planning & Design, Other , Englewood, Colorado
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