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Hardware / Network Engineer
Network Implementation Engineer
Hardware / Network Engineer
#58392
Remote / WFH
AT&T
Job Description
The Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Execution
Lead planning and execution of new plant construction and modifications to existing network infrastructure
Develop implementation strategies aligned to scope, schedule, cost, and operational goals
Manage delivery of engineering, construction, and activation milestones across multiple concurrent projects
Engineering Design & Work Order Development
Design and prepare Engineering Work Orders for:
Land developments, new builds, and single line requests
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN), Fiber-to-the-Tower (FTTT), DSL, and rehabilitation projects
Road relocations, augmentation projects, and special circuit requests
Gather and validate field data to support engineering design accuracy
Utilize engineering tools such as:
3GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Sign
Netbox, Sitetracker
Microsoft Office suite for documentation and reporting
OSP Engineering & Field Oversight
Serve as the engineering lead for assigned geographic areas, overseeing all OSP job requests
Design network layouts, conduit paths, and infrastructure placement for optimal performance
Acquire and manage civil permits and approvals for construction activities
Coordinate with governing authorities and ensure regulatory compliance
Oversee field execution to ensure alignment with engineering designs and specifications
Milestone & Delivery Management
Manage project milestones with real-time status tracking and reporting
Coordinate execution across engineering, construction, and vendor teams
Drive project closeouts, ensuring all deliverables and documentation are complete
Financial & Resource Management
Provide engineering cost estimates to support capital planning and budgeting
Monitor and control project expenditures
Forecast resource needs and project outcomes across a 0–180-day horizon
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
Identify risks related to engineering design, permitting, construction, and delivery timelines
Develop mitigation strategies and track resolution progress
Escalate issues with supporting data and recommended
Quality Assurance & Engineering Standards
Ensure all designs, builds, and implementations meet engineering and operational standards
Validate accuracy and completeness of engineering deliverables and vendor submissions
Monitor quality metrics, construction outputs, and SLA adherence
Systems, Tools & Implementation Support
Support procurement, acquisition, and implementation of:
Network hardware and software
Subcontractor services and vendor deliverables
Configure systems to meet customer and operational requirements
Maintain accurate data across engineering and project management systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Planning, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and external vendors
Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and governing agencies
Provide technical guidance while driving alignment across teams
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or technical program management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of:
OSP engineering and network design
Fiber deployment and construction processes
Network systems, protocols, and infrastructure components
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Execution
Lead planning and execution of new plant construction and modifications to existing network infrastructure
Develop implementation strategies aligned to scope, schedule, cost, and operational goals
Manage delivery of engineering, construction, and activation milestones across multiple concurrent projects
Engineering Design & Work Order Development
Design and prepare Engineering Work Orders for:
Land developments, new builds, and single line requests
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN), Fiber-to-the-Tower (FTTT), DSL, and rehabilitation projects
Road relocations, augmentation projects, and special circuit requests
Gather and validate field data to support engineering design accuracy
Utilize engineering tools such as:
3GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Sign
Netbox, Sitetracker
Microsoft Office suite for documentation and reporting
OSP Engineering & Field Oversight
Serve as the engineering lead for assigned geographic areas, overseeing all OSP job requests
Design network layouts, conduit paths, and infrastructure placement for optimal performance
Acquire and manage civil permits and approvals for construction activities
Coordinate with governing authorities and ensure regulatory compliance
Oversee field execution to ensure alignment with engineering designs and specifications
Milestone & Delivery Management
Manage project milestones with real-time status tracking and reporting
Coordinate execution across engineering, construction, and vendor teams
Drive project closeouts, ensuring all deliverables and documentation are complete
Financial & Resource Management
Provide engineering cost estimates to support capital planning and budgeting
Monitor and control project expenditures
Forecast resource needs and project outcomes across a 0–180-day horizon
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
Identify risks related to engineering design, permitting, construction, and delivery timelines
Develop mitigation strategies and track resolution progress
Escalate issues with supporting data and recommended
Quality Assurance & Engineering Standards
Ensure all designs, builds, and implementations meet engineering and operational standards
Validate accuracy and completeness of engineering deliverables and vendor submissions
Monitor quality metrics, construction outputs, and SLA adherence
Systems, Tools & Implementation Support
Support procurement, acquisition, and implementation of:
Network hardware and software
Subcontractor services and vendor deliverables
Configure systems to meet customer and operational requirements
Maintain accurate data across engineering and project management systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Planning, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and external vendors
Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and governing agencies
Provide technical guidance while driving alignment across teams
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network engineering, or technical program management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of:
OSP engineering and network design
Fiber deployment and construction processes
Network systems, protocols, and infrastructure components
