[Hiring] Estimating & Planning Engineer I @GCI Communication Corp

Role Description

GCI's Estimating & Planning Engineer I will perform research, data gathering, and analysis of technology and business roadmaps for the purposes of producing Class 5 and Class 4 estimates, associated engineering, and schedules associated with Intake, Conceive and Validate stage gates. Produce reports and presentations interpreting results for stakeholders and customers. Following standards using engineering principles, participate with engineering functions as needed for company initiatives requiring interdisciplinary leadership.

• Participate in Intake, Conceive and Validate process to establish budgets, schedules, and resource needs.
• Participate in developing short and long-range company objectives, plans, and budgets.
• Work with cross functional teams to define project requirements and planning necessary to deliver quality products on time.
• Support business case development for customers, new product, and network initiatives; aiding with customer facing, capital, and operating expense validation.
• Provide support with development of requirements for new initiatives and products that require new Network capabilities.
• Support and participate in proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ, and other similar sales responses; design solutions across multiple disciplines (Cloud, Security, Professional Services, UC, Transport, etc.).
• Document and produce capital and OPEX expense budgets and forward-looking plans consistent with the technology roadmap.
• Document capacity usage, traffic plans and engineering risk analyses in support of company plans.
• Assist and participate with lifecycle analysis of new and existing systems: document phase-out schedules and plans.
• Utilize the standards/specifications developed by the Lifecycle team; coordinates with Lifecycle and Delivery on an ongoing basis to maintain current standards and cost models.

Qualifications

• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in any combination of: data science, project management, developing project budgets and schedules, facilities, radio frequency, switching, packet, or other telecommunications technologies; engineer in training status; or related background.

Requirements

• Must be capable of working independently and within a team.
• Ability to develop and cultivate inter-departmental relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to complete job duties effectively.
• This position requires driving a company-owned vehicle, company provided vehicle, or a personal vehicle on behalf of the company.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.

Benefits

• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Some travel required to sites that include inside/outside work, noise, inclement weather, vibrations, cramped quarters, and working at heights.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.

Company Description

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.

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.