Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer I

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the U.S.

About The Role

Uniti’s team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role, you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships, as well as design and develop complex solutions for network construction. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Actively engage with field engineers and design vendors to engineer/design projects to ensure safe installation, meet demanding timelines, and provide cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
• Identify pole ownership, right of way, and permit requirements
• Communicate with city, county, and state permitting agencies
• Assess situations, collaborate, and identify key issues, and solve complex problems

Requirements

• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally 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
• College Degree - Technical 4-year degree (STEM) or related field and/or 2+ years applicable professional level technical experience

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required
• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or other similar design programs (preferred)
• Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering (preferred)
• Experience working with city, county, and/or state agencies (preferred)
• PE license and job review experience (preferred)

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

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.