Estimating & Planning Engineer I

About the role

GCI's Estimating & Planning Engineer I will perform research, data gathering, and analysis of technology and business roadmaps for the purposes of producing Class 5 and Class 4 estimates, associated engineering, and schedules associated with Intake, Conceive and Validate stage gates. This is an entry level position for the degreed engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, data gathering, and analysis of technology and business roadmaps to produce Class 5 and Class 4 estimates, associated engineering, and schedules for Intake, Conceive and Validate stage gates.
• Produce reports and presentations interpreting results for stakeholders and customers.
• Follow engineering standards and principles when participating with engineering functions on company initiatives requiring interdisciplinary leadership.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, design, and implementation for review by senior staff.
• Provide Class 5 and Class 4 estimates, engineering, and schedules under close supervision, with work reviewed throughout the process/project.
• Support senior staff, complete tasks on time and within budgeted costs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in any combination of: data science, project management, developing project budgets and schedules, facilities, radio frequency, switching, packet, or other telecommunications technologies; engineer-in-training status; or related background.
• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Telecommunications industry experience.
• Relevant telecom industry or job-specific certifications.
• Certified Cost Technician (CCT).
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP).

Skills

• Performing basic engineering calculations, design, and implementation.
• Conducting research, data gathering, and analysis of technology and business roadmaps.
• Producing Class 5 and Class 4 estimates, engineering, and schedules.
• Preparing reports and presentations that interpret results for stakeholders.
• Applying engineering standards and principles.
• Participating in interdisciplinary leadership and engineering functions.
• Developing project budgets and schedules.
• Working with data science, project management, and telecommunications technologies (e.g., radio frequency, switching, packet).