Outside Plant Engineer
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This Outside Plant Engineer role is responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside plant within a local serving exchange. It involves being a subject matter expert on outside plant facilities, coordinating construction activities, and supporting network growth and upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Manage frontline projects for all outside plant construction activities
- Design engineering for local outside plant projects
- Support ZFB Build projects with engineering design and activity
- Review outside plant facilities proactively to identify necessary upgrades and enhancements
- Communicate with state, county, city, and national indices for planned growth and changes
- Coordinate with all utilities for joint trench project design and construction
- Maintain accurate cable records and update them as needed
- Apply for all required permits (State, DNR, City, County, Townships)
- Maintain and investigate ROWs and easements for releases
- Prepare cost estimates for BDTs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years in an outside plant position
- Outside plant construction project management experience
- Inventory management experience
- Experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities
- Knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities
- Valid State Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an outside plant position
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber is a company focused on providing fast home internet in the Northwest, particularly in underserved areas, and is expanding its fiber network.