Senior Solutions Engineer (Hybrid)

Senior Solutions Engineer Senior Solutions Engineer partners with the sales team in the development and closing of sales opportunities. Serves as the technical subject matter expert for Sparklight product and service offerings. Assists in all components of the sales cycle from discovery to close, delivers live and remote demonstrations, and trains sales representatives on product functionality. Responsibilities Lead technical consulting and solution architecture for strategic accounts requiring large-scale data transport, colocation, and infrastructure solutions. Develop long‑haul and metro fiber solutions, including ILA builds, POPs, OSP/ISP integration, and diverse routing paths. Participate in RFP/RFI processes and serve as the technical lead for proposals, presentations, and strategic planning discussions. Engage with internal engineering, construction, field operations, and vendor teams to validate feasibility, cost models, and deployment timelines. Maintain deep knowledge of OSP/ISP standards, long‑haul infrastructure engineering, and emerging technologies in hyperscale connectivity. Collaborate on build and deployment planning for ILA sites, backbone splicing, data center entry, and fiber path diversity. Generate technical documentation, including design diagrams, equipment specifications, test and acceptance criteria, and photo documentation standards. Provide thought leadership and technical training to sales, product, and engineering teams on emerging trends in long‑haul infrastructure and data center interconnects. Travel up to 20% of the time for on‑site support and client visits. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills Expert knowledge of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) engineering, including restoration practices, relocations, and standards development. Experience designing and deploying long‑haul and metro fiber networks, including splicing, ILA placement, and POP construction. Familiarity with hyperscaler requirements, including route diversity, splicing standards, and network security compliance. Ability to interpret and create AutoCAD designs, redlines, GIS/GDB files, and as‑built documentation. Knowledge of project lifecycle from permitting to acceptance for large fiber builds. Exceptional communication skills for client presentations, negotiations, and cross‑functional coordination. Education & Experience 7+ years of relevant technical experience in telecom, fiber network construction, or strategic sales engineering. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, or related field preferred. Associate’s degree with extensive experience may be considered. Proven track record of working with hyperscalers, data center operators, or major ISPs on national infrastructure projects. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a field or program management role overseeing complex fiber builds. Familiarity with Meta, Google Fiber, Zayo, or similar organizations’ infrastructure practices. Certifications in fiber splicing, network engineering, or project management (e.g., PMP, BICSI, FOA). Core Competencies Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities. Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy. Proactive: Understands what our customers need and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding. Personal: Knows our customers well and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start! Life insurance (self, spouse, children) Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days) 401(k) – 100% company match (match program starts after 1 year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation) Group legal plan with identity theft protection Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 in 1st year) Up to $75 a month toward cable and internet services (Phoenix associates) Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S. Associate recognition & awards programs Advancement opportunities Collaborative work environment Legal Statements Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Cable One and our family of brands is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cable One, Inc.