Engineer III

at  Windstream

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

• As Kinetic, Windstream offers bundled services, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers through an enhanced fiber network.
• Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
• Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience; or 7+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.
The starting compensation range for this position is $77,800 - $102,200.
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Engineer III will support multiple areas of the Engineering Equipment Lifecycle Management functionality, including but not limited to IP and Transport. The role also entails leading and facilitating effective collaboration across all verticals of Engineering, NOC, Field Operations, Network Spare, Architecture, IT and Network Spares to create and implement companywide ELM processes. Strategize and build efficiency around equipment categorizations, equipment deployments & decommissions and Blue Planet Inventory management. The Engineer III will also lead the creation of programs to reduce network costs and customer outage hours related to network spares and equipment lifecycle management, as well as participate in organizational efforts to create, implement, and support programs for increasing development, recognition, and engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Establish engineering objectives and execute on those objectives independently, with limited oversight
• Work on solutions to complex issues independently, with limited oversight
• Lead projects with multiple stakeholders thru Microsoft Teams, video calls and email correspondences
• Develop detailed documentation and training to ensure knowledge handoff to other engineering teams and/or companywide as applicable
• Assist fellow engineers in solving complex issues
• Utilizes high-level of communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Create presentations of proposed solutions and present to leadership
• Act as an advisor to peers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do You Have?

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret engineering and operational needs and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to quickly assess information and make rapid decisions.
• Ability to lead organizational change and transformation.
• Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skill.
• Fundamental engineering and operational knowledge while maintaining ability to create and implement strategic plan.
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.