Outside Plant Project Engineer Assistant
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for overall engineering activities required to establish end-to-end fiber connectivity between locations.
Engineering Position Responsibilities
- Design and implementation of C.O., OSP and CPE facilities including field and GPS surveys, field survey staking, POTS, special circuits, subscriber and fiber carrier service design.
- Design of FTTX, link loss budgets for PON, Ethernet, and XDSL applications.
- Develop, implement, and maintain all Engineering, Drafting and Facilities records, through work order preparation and processing, including design and closeout of facilities assignments.
- Operate all applicable current computerized operations and CAD systems.
- Prepare, acquire, process and maintain all private and public, state and federal Rights-Of-Way and easement permits.
- Develop construction and cost estimates primarily for the outside plant including the upgrade of field electronic facilities, such as XDSL and digital carrier applications.
- Prepare and maintain status reports to management on a daily or weekly basis.
- Develop processes and maintain environmental reports, records and applications.
- Implement and maintain contracts, agreements and construction administration, including inspection, quality assurance testing, invoice processing and contract closeouts.
- Assist in the development of all departments and company budgets as required.
- Research and apply new technologies and products.
Engineering Essential Skills And Experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to perform work independently and in a team environment.Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills.Detail orientation and organization skills.Thorough understanding of fiber design standards for underground and aerial construction.Thorough understanding of public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, communication) and other underground and aerial utilities.GIS experience is a plus.Fiber counts and network layout experience is a plus.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and Google Earth.Basic mathematical skills (averages, percentages).Must be able to sit for long periods behind a computer.Enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment.Ability to travel to complete field visits and / or meetings.Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.Physical Requirements
Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.Ability to clearly see color and shading in plans and materials.Can lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push or pull 50-pound loads.Can stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing 40–60 pounds.Can ride in a vehicle up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.Can work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.Can traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather (walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching).Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.Vision to distinguish color, shades and brightness differences.Flexible scheduling to meet business needs.Work Environment
Good working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions, aside from travel. Must be able to work in outside plant construction activities, including exposure to heavy equipment noise and dust, and work in summer or winter conditions.
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Citynet reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Additional Responsibilities
Current valid driver's license.
Available to work nights & weekends.
Benefits
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceLong term disabilityPaid time offVision insuranceSeniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
Location
Bridgeport, WV
Salary
$100,000.00 – $120,000.00
South, WV
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