Engineer-Transport - IV

Job Title: Engineer-Transport - IV

Location: Bellevue, WA

Duration: 12+ Months with possible extension

LOGISTICS: This position will be a standard, 8 hour, 8-5 type role, Monday through Friday in office 2 to 3 days per week. Must be local at the time of submission

Must Have Skills:

* Knowledge and experience with Granite circuit database - IP knowledge and understanding of routing / assigning IPs -

* Solid knowledge Fiber, Ethernet, Cable Diagrams, Nokia equipment and Telco routing - Equipment ordering -

* Microwave experience including: ALU/Nokia MPR9500, PCN, Equipment ordering - Proficient in office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. -

* Decision making skills (by making appropriate use of all available information and data; anticipating the future and preparing accordingly; recognizing the impact of decisions upon the rest of the organization; receiving broad guidance; being accountable for broad project results; and being responsible for the leadership of broad programs in support of organizational or area strategies) -

* Must be self-motivated, show initiative, and be able to work independently. -

* Strong interpersonal and communications skills needed. - Need to be highly productive and pay close attention to detail. -

* Familiarity with engineering and engineering economic principles preferred. - DWDM Optical Transport systems including: ALU/Nokia 7705 & 7750 routers

DESIRED SKILLS: -

* Familiarity with Dark Fiber vendors, their organizational processes and standards, as well as their network portfolio maps is preferred. -

* Knowledge of Pathloss 5 microwave design software -Executive level troubleshooting, problem solving, project management, and interpersonal skills -

* Superior organizational and planning skills (setting and communicating priorities; anticipating workload impact on resources of both self and team; delegating where appropriate; consistently following up on outstanding items; and providing focus in meetings and discussions). -

* Ability to learn new technology quickly and apply working knowledge of wireless engineering on new projects. -

* Contract knowledge preferred but not required