Civil PE / Fiber Outside Plant / Remote / Full Time

About the role

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to support the planning, design, permitting, and execution of complex fiber infrastructure projects across the United States. This is a high-impact role focused on challenging utility routes, railroad crossings, bridge attachments, river crossings, and long-haul fiber deployments supporting data center connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and site evaluations for proposed fiber routes
• Review engineering designs, drawings, and permitting submissions
• Engage directly with municipalities, jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, and utility owners
• Support vendors through permitting and engineering challenges
• Develop engineering standards, guidelines, and design criteria for complex projects
• Provide technical leadership for difficult routing scenarios including railroad crossings, river crossings, and bridge attachments
• Research civil codes and jurisdictional requirements for challenging locations
• Guide internal drafting and design teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Cook up with agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DEP, and Fish & Wildlife organizations
• Support construction teams by providing engineering guidance and resolving field issues
• Conduct site visits as required to support permitting, construction, and stakeholder engagement
• Conduct final engineering reviews and inspections
• Support performance testing and project acceptance
• Review and approve as-built documentation
• Provide engineering support for future maintenance and network expansion

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience
• Strong understanding of civil engineering regulations, permitting processes, and jurisdictional requirements
• Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Experience working with Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and similar regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of both underground and aerial utility infrastructure
• Experience supporting railroad crossings, bridge attachments, and river crossings
• Experience with long-haul fiber network projects
• Experience supporting fiber infrastructure serving data centers
• Ability to review engineering submissions and provide technical guidance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate challenging conversations with municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Ability to travel as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous experience supporting large-scale telecommunications or fiber infrastructure projects
• Experience developing engineering standards, guidelines, and design criteria
• Experience leading or mentoring drafting and design teams
• Knowledge of Fish & Wildlife permitting and environmental review processes