Company:Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 210 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Cogent offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package that takes effect within 30 days of employment. Matching 401k and stock options are also included.Responsibilities:Evaluated and approve simple service orders requiring minimal engineering to provisionLearn Cogent network architecture and various types of optical transport equipmentPrepare Bill of Materials (BOM) and Statement of Work (SOW) for simple network augmentation projects, based on high-level outline from Director or Senior EngineersCreate and update engineering drawings, maps, and databasesAssist with various network engineering-related activities as neededExpected to grow and take on additional and more advanced network planning tasks within two yearsThe position will be located at our Washington, DC headquarters location and will report to the Director, North American Network Planning.Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Engineering or PhysicsExcellent verbal communication and documentation skillsGood interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with others on a teamSuperior skills in Microsoft Office tools, including Access, Excel, and VisioAbility to multitask and prioritize assignments as well as high levels of organizational skillsAbility and willingness to learn, and a positive can-do attitude*NOTE: This is NOT an IT, Network Operations or IP Engineering positionCogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.