Circuit Engineer II

Job Description

GCI's Circuit Engineer II is responsible for the circuit engineering portion of a major project or entire project of lesser complexity. Uses and applies engineering principles that require a broad knowledge base of electronics, work and applied research, development, and circuit designs, ensuring equipment and facilities are assigned and procured. Is the subject matter expert and works closely with order management and network design systems. Collaborates directly with other engineering disciplines and project management teams completing the circuit design and meeting committed delivery dates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS :

Collaboration :

• Work with Project managers and coordinators to provide requested information from circuit and equipment databases.
• Work with various Engineering Departments as another level of checks verifying the integrity of the data entered into the circuit database.

Orders and Service Requests :

Design, Analyze, and Test :

COMPETENCIES :

Written communication and comprehension to present ideas in writing so others will understand.

Demonstrated knowledge of : practical application of engineering science and technology applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design; analog and digital circuit design; design techniques, tools, and principals involved; IP Telephony and Multiprotocol Label Switching technology; various multiplexing techniques, along with compression and echo cancellation equipment; various types of transmission facilities to include fiber optic, microwave, radio, satellite, and copper; and digital cross connect systems.

Basic MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

Additional Job Requirements :

This is a mid-level position requiring a comprehensive understanding of telecommunications operations and functions. Must be competent at performing engineering calculations for further review by senior staff. Under general supervision, will use and apply engineering principals that require a broad knowledge base of electronics; work and applied research, development, and circuit designs; ensuring equipment and facilities are assigned and procured. Works closely with order management and network design systems, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to complete the circuit design and meet committed delivery dates. Works with multiple project managers giving direction on orders utilizing available facilities. Works with multiple engineering departments to ensure equipment required is modeled and the design is accurate and complete for provisioning. Works on the design and approving of equipment specifications in Metasolv utilizing the tools required to accurately reflect the equipment in Metasolv.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required :

Preferred :

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires access to reliable means of transportation for occasional travel, such as, between offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS :

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24 / 7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Culture, Engagement, and Connection : At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.

EEO : GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.