Network Implementation Engineer

ResponsibilitiesEngineer and implement the following technologies: Wireless, VOIP, Data routing/switching, call routing technologies, infrastructure, and cabling services.Manage 30-35 projects of various sizes and types.Handle budgets up to 1 million dollars.Assess and determine voice/data needs using drawings and work request documentation.Consult with branch resources to define needs and requirements in accordance with established standards.Use markup tool software to depict voice and data needs on drawings to provide vendor with cabling infrastructure needs.Order and facilitate the installation of POTS lines for alarm services when applicable.Analyze location for new or existing voice/data services and order via vendor portals or process.Ability to determine hardware requirements such as a switch, router, UPS, and access points needed for a job.Work with vendors to establish requirements needed based upon scope of work and bill of materials.Order and coordinate the installation of required hardware needed in the building by the 3rd party vendors.Coordinate with networking engineers to define hardware and wireless requirements.Provide information needed to 3rd party wireless designers to design wireless layout when applicable.Request and provide IP address, bind data and circuit information to activate network services.Approve all quotes, request PO?s, approve invoices for approved scope of work based upon current standards.Ensure the completion of standardized tasks and processes to coordinate, implement, install, and test all technical aspects of the enterprise voice and data network and infrastructure, based on defined standards.Communicate conduit, data, and fiber requirements to contractors and infrastructure vendor.Test and identify any short falls in the initial install and work follow-up issues to completion.Ensure infrastructure cabling, wiring closet (MDF/IDF), and hardware installations are accurate and meet standards and are certified to local and national specifications.Ensure timely and accurate documentation and tracking of work-order activities in defined enterprise tools. To include completion of all tasks (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Project).Validate completed work by cabling vendors ensuring that scope is complete.Coordinate with internal engineering, project management, support, and security groups, as well as manage third party contractor activities to ensure location connectivity.Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.Qualifications5 years of Networking, Telecommunications, or Voice & Data Services experience Experience with coordination of voice, data, and wireless technologies preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, etc.).Familiar with basic networking hardware needed for a networkFamiliar with the backbone of a network to include CAT-6 and Fiber Optics