Senior Engineer - Federal

$88,980 - $118,630/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Telecommunications

About the position

The Senior Engineer at Lumen will lead and participate in various team environments, focusing on system integration for government and commercial managed security services. This role involves independent efforts in design, needs analysis, testing, implementation, and validation of systems, particularly for .gov and critical infrastructure protection missions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts surveys to determine ISP build requirements for incorporation in proposals
• Creates Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for ISP construction projects including labor estimates, material estimates, Other Direct Charges, Travel, etc
• Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other company groups
• Produces Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) or other documents for ISP installations
• Designs, fabricates, modifies, and evaluates equipment and devices
• Design site cable tray systems, cable paths and conveyances
• Develop estimates for project schedules and budget
• Assists with installation of metro and wide area network equipment
• Provides engineering assistance for ISP and OSP installation teams
• Coordinates subcontractors, materials, tools and equipment to complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices
• Performs testing of DS-1, DS-3, SONET, and Optical Ethernet circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers, OTDRs, Optical Powers Meters and other optical test equipment
• Updates network drawings using AUTOCAD, MS Visio and other software-based applications

Requirements

• Experience with SONET, DWDM, Ethernet equipment and networks required
• Knowledge of Lucent, Ciena/Nortel, Infinera, and Cisco equipment desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience
• At least five years applicable systems engineering and installation experience
• TS/SCI is required
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• US Citizenship required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits
• Short-term incentives
• Sales compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package that enhances physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing