Fiber OSP Engineer

About the role

As a Uniti Fiber Outside Plant Engineer you will create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our fiber customers.

Responsibilities

• Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper
• Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities
• Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant engineering projects
• Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion
• Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
• Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
• Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)

Requirements

• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance
• Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions
• A love of solving problems and building solutions
• Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3GIS, or other similar design programs
• Experience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole data
• Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companies

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Tasks:
  • Standing: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Walking: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Sitting: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Driving (Car): Frequently (34-66%)
  • Climbing: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Bending: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Crouching: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Carrying: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Reaching Above Head: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Lowering: Occasionally (0-33%) for weights >1-15 lbs, >15-30 lbs, and >30 lbs
  • Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity (Continuously: 67-100%), Fine Manipulating (Frequently: 34-66%)
  • Operate Foot Control: Frequently (34-66%)
• Audio Visual Needs:
  • Hearing: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Near Vision: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Far Vision: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Peripheral Vision: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Depth Perception: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Color Discrimination: Continuously (67-100%)
• Equipment Used: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle
• Exposures:
  • Cold: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Heat: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Dampness: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Heights: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Vibration: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Skin Irritants: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Lung Irritants: Dust (Occasionally: 0-33%), Fumes/Gases (Occasionally: 0-33%)
• Driver’s License Required: Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan