Principal Engineer I

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Full Time Greenwood Village, Colorado Posted 07/29/2025 Business unit: Network Technology Services Areas of interest: Information Technology Requisition Number: 2025-58487 EGN601

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Do you have the skills and drive to oversee engineering activities that enhance Spectrum’s telecommunications and signal processing hardware, software and electrical systems? As a Principal Engineer I, you will work with technical operations staff on system design and configuration. You will also work with design teams and advise team leaders. As part of Spectrum's engineering team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring reliable service delivery and enhancing customer experiences. 


WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ENGINEERS ENJOY THE MOST

  • Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas.
  • Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.
  • Test and review system designs.
  • Provides engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met.
  • Mentor and guide the work of technical staff.
  • Review work plans, design and advise on improvements.
  • Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
  • Know, understand and follow company policy.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • Five (5+) years Engineering work experience 
    • Five (5+) years project management work experience 
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s or degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
  • Technical Skills:
    • Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and
    • Transport technologies and protocols 
    • Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology 
    • Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model 
    • Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations 
    • Basic knowledge of network devices, basic network appliances and network designing software, such as Visio
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
    • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly 
    • Ability to use personal computer and software applications   
  • Working Conditions:
    • Office environment  

Preferred Education

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) 

  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.) 

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of Spectrum products and services 

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

  • Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
  • Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
  • Innovation: We move businesses forward by delivering high-speed data and fiber technology solutions that power today’s evolving network demands
  • Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
  • Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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EGN601 2025-58487 2025

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2025-08-05 10:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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