Telephony Engineer II - Cox Communications

Position Description

Cox Communications – Orange County was recently ranked 2nd amongst Employers Group’s®, “California’s Best Places to Work – 2008” in the Large Companies category. Our most valuable resource is our people. In our effort to keep Cox a place where our associates remain healthy, motivated and productive, we offer a wonderful benefits package, which includes:

- Medical Insurance for you and your family
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Pension Plan (vests after 5 years)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Amount of Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Onsite massage, athletic conditioning and a fitness center
- Employee discounts (including Cox Bundle services)

SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the manager, telephony engineering activities in support of HFC and fiber-fed residential and commercial telephony services in Orange County. Assist in the technical and personal development of junior engineers within the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Engineer digital telecom equipment including fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, channel banks, HDTs, DLC, and related peripherals
- Engineer circuit layout report (CLRs) for T1s and above.
- Assist in technical support for local transmission technicians and troubleshooting.
- Interface with the fiber and RF engineering groups
- Prepare detailed work packages for all work sent to the transport group
- Develop network performance measurements and goals
- Manage large projects for the telephony engineering group
- Work with Atlanta engineering in developing standards for equipment evaluations.
- Complete circuit layout report within Granite (CLR) for T1s and above
- Build Sonet rings within Granite
- Meets on a regular and as-needed basis with other groups in Orange County (e.g. transport, CBS, RPM)
- Prepare purchase order requisitions for approval
- Perform field visits to remote hub site, PoP and customer locations as required
- Mentor and check the work of junior engineers

QUALIFICATIONS
Min. of 6 years engineering experience in the CATV or telephony field. Good knowledge of HFC telephony, SONET, DACS, DLCs, and NMS required. Proficient in standard software packages including Visio and MS Access

EDUCATION
BSEE from an accredited 4-year university or college and 6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. MSEE is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Will also: work in small confined area; occasionally walk, stand, reach, stoop and kneel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.

For more information about Cox Communications and its subsidiaries, please visit www.cox.com, www.coxmedia.com, www.coxbusiness.com.

As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company’s ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it’s not about being the biggest; it’s about being the best.

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