Outside Plant Engineer

About the role

This position supports civil underground and outside plant (OSP) construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with client, municipal, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from pre-construction planning through final closeout
• Participate in job walkouts, pre-construction meetings, and site coordination meetings
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance
• Cookordinate daily field activities with subcontractors and construction crews
• Maintain accuracy in inspection reports and construction documentation
• Communicate regularly with state, county, city, and other agencies to gather information on planned or overlapping projects
• Represent Telecon professionally when interacting with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering/Technology preferred
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, utility, or civil underground construction environments
• Working knowledge of NESC guidelines, OSP construction standards, and permitting requirements
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings and translate them into field execution
• Comfortable working in active construction zones, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced field setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively with crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams
• Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to make sound field decisions without constant supervision
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, depending on construction schedules
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical jobsite-related tasks

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with Washington State’s Fair Chance Act

Skills

• Hands-on experience in telecommunications, utility, or civil underground construction environments
• Working knowledge of NESC guidelines, OSP construction standards, and permitting requirements
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings and translate them into field execution
• Comfortable working in active construction zones, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced field setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively with crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams
• Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to make sound field decisions without constant supervision

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Group benefits and 401K program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee perks including discounts from suppliers on various products and services
• Training provided for technical positions
• Health & Safety first: this is our number one priority
• Dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential