Lead Engineer - Federal

$94,420 - $157,370/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Lead Engineer at Lumen is a highly technical and hands-on role responsible for leading system integration efforts in support of government critical infrastructure protection missions. This position involves collaborating with various teams, conducting needs analysis, and ensuring compliance with federal and company standards while managing telecommunications equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze RECP and RFIs to respond with compliant, competitive solutions and document those solutions in proposal responses.
• Directly interface with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other Lumen groups.
• Write SOWs, Method of Procedures (MOPs), test and acceptance plans using corporate standards, best commercial practices, and customer site standards.
• Manage the installation of all Lumen telecommunications equipment within specific Lumen and government facilities.
• Conduct surveys to determine ISP build requirements for incorporation in proposals.
• Provide engineering assistance for installation teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, tools, and equipment to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with Lumen engineers, vendors, and customer contacts to schedule access for installation and test and turn up procedures.
• Understand and adhere to Federal, customer site, and company policies and practices.
• Perform installation of extended fiber demarcations within government facilities; coordinate with site personnel, clean, scope, install and test fiber extension to customer equipment and provide support to implement service.
• Perform testing of Carrier Ethernet and Optical Transport circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers, OTDRs, Optical Powers Meters, and other optical test equipment.
• Update network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applications.

Requirements

• BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (12 years experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutions.
• Experience with optical equipment, Carrier Ethernet, and wavelength division multiplexing.
• Knowledge of Ciena, Juniper, and Infinera equipment desirable.
• Ability to redline as-built drawings and Engineering Design Packages (EDPs).
• Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings and MS Project schedules.
• Knowledge of telecommunications installations standards desirable.
• Knowledge of telecommunications test equipment, operation, procedures, and practices.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• US Citizenship required.

Nice-to-haves

• Clearance: TS//SCI with SSBI and Poly preferred, but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs