Fiber Engineer Senior

Summary

Responsible for the planning, design, engineering, implementation, and lifecycle support of enterprise fiber-optic infrastructure. Serves as a senior technical resource for inside plant and outside plant fiber systems, including route development, capacity planning, resiliency, standards, construction support, testing, acceptance, documentation, and operational readiness. Leads complex fiber initiatives and coordinates with internal stakeholders, utilities, carriers, contractors, and project teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• PLUS seven (7) years of prior relevant experience
• OR equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, backbone and lateral architecture, conduit and pathway design, splice planning, enclosure and termination design, optical budgets, route diversity, network resiliency, and fiber capacity management.
• Experience preparing and reviewing fiber engineering packages, route maps, construction drawings, bills of material, cost estimates, scopes of work, splice diagrams, test requirements, as-built records, and turnover documentation.
• Working knowledge of OTDR, optical power meter, loss testing, fiber characterization, GIS or mapping tools, CAD-based design records, permitting processes, utility coordination, rights-of-way, easements, and contractor construction practices.
• Ability to develop clear technical documentation, evaluate design alternatives, resolve complex field conditions, support procurement and contracting activities, and communicate technical recommendations to engineering, operations, project management, leadership, and external partners.
• Relevant industry certifications or training in fiber design, installation, testing, project management, or utility infrastructure are preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1. Performs the most complex fiber engineering assignments and serves as a senior technical resource for enterprise fiber infrastructure.
2. Leads fiber route planning, architecture, detailed design, capacity analysis, resiliency planning, implementation, and lifecycle support.
3. Develops and reviews engineering packages, drawings, route maps, splice plans, bills of material, scopes, specifications, cost estimates, and construction requirements.
4. Leads technical reviews and validates design quality, constructability, standards compliance, route diversity, available capacity, and operational readiness.
5. Coordinates fiber projects with internal stakeholders, utilities, carriers, contractors, permitting agencies, project managers, and field personnel.
6. Provides engineering support during construction, resolves field conflicts, reviews changes, verifies testing and acceptance results, and ensures accurate as-built and asset records.
7. Applies advanced fiber engineering knowledge to improve safety, reliability, resiliency, capacity, maintainability, cycle time, cost effectiveness, and design consistency.
8. Evaluates emerging fiber technologies, construction methods, materials, monitoring capabilities, and design tools and recommends appropriate adoption.
9. Develops and maintains fiber engineering standards, specifications, procedures, templates, and quality-control practices.
10. Provides technical guidance, peer review, coaching, and training to engineers, designers, technicians, project teams, and contractors.
11. Leads major or complex fiber projects across the enterprise, including work planning, risk identification, stakeholder coordination, technical decision-making, delegation, and review of engineering deliverables.

Key Level Differentiators:
Works to achieve operational and project targets with significant impact on fiber reliability, capacity, resiliency, customer commitments, and departmental results.
Independently develops and implements complex fiber engineering projects and assignments from concept through construction closeout.
Analyzes and resolves multidimensional fiber design, construction, capacity, route, permitting, and operational problems using broad technical experience and cross-functional relationships.
Exercises substantial independent judgment within established standards and escalates decisions with major business, safety, regulatory, cost, or operational impact.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.