Joint-Use Communications/Make Ready Engineering Designer II

About the Role

Perform detailed engineering (staking) and construction management (inspection) activities with minimal oversight on fiber-to-the-home projects. Work involves placement of aerial or buried fiber optic cables and associated construction units, documented via tablet/GPS units in an online environment.

Responsibilities

• Use electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, GPS units, DMIs) to complete job tasks.
• Understand RUS unit designations and determine specifications for both standard and non-standard units.
• Conduct on-site construction observation and acceptance testing of fiber optic cables to ensure conformance with project specifications.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities comply with contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule.
• Provide technical support, including interpretation of as-staked information and resolution of onsite conflicts.
• Interface with on-site entities to resolve problems and ensure compliance with construction standards.
• Examine contractor workmanship for conformity to standards and client requirements.
• Input units into ArcGIS online and accurately document units using GPS coordinates via tablet/GPS units.
• Coordinate project activities with contractors and client representatives.
• Complete daily timesheet entries, weekly expense reports, and mileage documentation using the Company’s time and expense reporting system.
• Deliver requested information or deliverables to clients efficiently and accurately with minimal additional context, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.
• Adapt interaction frequency based on client activity or project phase, maintaining a reactive or event-driven approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the outside construction industry, military communications, utility, locating services, or a related field.
• Ability to use ArcGIS online, review project maps, determine project scope, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing; no DWI/DUI convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training with courses in a related field.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Assignments are primarily at job sites and may include physical labor and environmental distractions such as climate and topography changes.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, rain, snow, dust, and wind.
• Work involves normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination.
• Required to frequently get in and out of a vehicle; stand; walk; sit; climb steep banks; cross fences; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must walk an average of three miles per day and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally work in an office environment.

Work Location and Travel

Work is split between the Lamar, MO office and surrounding field areas, depending on project location. Travel is approximately 75% of the time, with 25% spent in the office.

Pay

Starting base pay range is determined based on skills, education, and experience related to the position, with consideration for internal pay equity. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for employment visa status is not provided.