Network Engineers ensure the stability, integrity and optimal performance of the systems which support the Company’s products and services. This will be achieved through completion of design initiatives, capital project creation, records maintenance, and supporting installation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and optimization of all fiber, copper, and wireless transport networks and associated hardware and software. Specialty Areas: Outside Plant Engineers are responsible for the design activity related to outside plant cable and equipment including fiber, copper, cabinets, conduit, pole lines and any ancillary equipment. Utilizes land base, subdivision plats, right of way drawings, civil designs and other types of drawings and data to determine best routing and correct facility placement to ensure that the facilities are properly sized and placed in the correct legal locations. Plans proper facility utilization by using cable records and population density counts to ensure proper cable sizing. Ensures all facilities are either permitted properly by the correct government agency or that the appropriate private right of way is acquired. Provides design analysis to ensure best cost construction. Develop plans and alternatives when required. Examples of Job Duties - Network Engineer IV: All of the duties of a Network Engineer I, II and III, plus the following: • Ensures that cost-effective solutions are identified and implemented before network performance issues occur • Provides recommendations to the management team on the viability of capital projects and budget requirements • Ensures that project management practices, maintenance guidelines and policies and procedures of the group and company are followed as directed by the standard operating procedures • Researches and plans capital projects in cooperation with the Planning Department; prepare engineering specifications to guide the construction and installation of telecom facilities • Other duties as assigned Minimum Education and Experience Required: Bachelors Degree in a technological field and 4 years relevant experience. Bachelors Degree can be replaced by relevant experience on a year for year basis Additional Job Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver’s License