Job Description
Job Description
- Direct applicants only. We are not seeking 3rd party recruitment services at this time.
Smithville, an established and trusted provider of Internet, Voice, Security, and Enterprise data services, is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in the telecommunications industry, construction and project management.
The Outside Plant Engineer is responsible for planning, estimating, designing, and maintaining the company’s plant. The Engineer will directly impact plant construction, plant reclamation, and several internal departments (e.g., Network Engineering, Network Operations, Central Office, Fiber Splicing, Sales).
Projects include but are not limited to reconciling utility pole inventory, comparing fiber management programs, developing process improvements, and mapping facility locations.
The Outside Plant Engineer will spend a moderate amount of time planning and scheduling activities for themselves and others. These activities include but are not limited to designing and releasing work order packets to ensure projects are completed by the due dates, scheduling site visits, obtaining easements or permits and construction sequence, and balancing multiple projects. This individual will make important decisions regularly related to project task scheduling, technical design, and costing for the Sales department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and support work order packets (65%)Maintain facility records (25%)Complete new project estimates (5%)Special projects and other duties as assigned (5%)WHAT YOU NEED
Direct industry experience, Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; may consider an associate degree, technical equivalentKnowledge of the telecommunications industryDesign, construction, and project management experienceKnowledge of construction practices and standardsKnowledge of permitting and property rightsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, CAD, GIS, and Google EarthExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detailExcellent project management skills; ability to work to deadlinesMethodical and analytical approachValid driver's license and safe driving recordExpected to learn on the job within 9-12 months – Smithville design practices (drawing standards, typical plant design, and responsibilities of other departments regarding construction), and Smithville processes end-to-endPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Approximately 70% of the work is completed indoors in a quiet / low noise, climate-controlled office environment (office, meeting room, or similar), 15% is completed outdoors in an enclosed vehicle or temporary shelter, 10% is completed while exposed to changing weather conditions, and 5% is completed in a non-temperature-controlled environment (e.g., garage, warehouse, shed, or similar)Continuous sittingOften handling, feeling, reaching at / below shoulder level, close vision, color vision, talking, and hearingSometimes walking, standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, lifting up to 30 poundsTypically works 40 hours per week; may work evenings, and / or weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines or respond to problems
WHAT WE OFFER
Paid professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and in-house training programsInsurance Plans include : Company paid Dental | Term Life | Long-Term DisabilityLow Cost Medical Options | Prescription Coverage | Vision | | Voluntary InsuranceHealth Savings Account with annual company contributions to your HSA401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a valuable company matching contributionGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) programPaid holidaysDiscounted company products and servicesWellness incentive program ($610 value)ABOUT US
For nearly 100 years, Smithville has been and is a locally grown, family-owned, cutting-edge, live-where-we-work, stand-by-our-products, part-of-the-neighborhood, wildly-Hoosier technology company in the heart of Southern Indiana. We provide the best technology services without sending you across the globe for support. We love our services and Indiana.
Review of employment applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Smithville is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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