Outside Plant Engineer - Telecom

• Design plans and specifications for fiber optics networks, including aerial and underground installations and conflicts, site layouts, horizontal and vertical layouts, site utilities (including conflicts), fiber optic splice diagrams, and associated civil engineering activities for contract preparation and administration
• Project management
• develop scope of work, cost estimates, permit applications, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and coordination with field crews and construction contractors
• Perform work with ESRI ArcGIS, 3GIS, and AutoCAD Civil 2D and 3D software
• Prepare cost estimates including quantities, material type, equipment, and labor
• Support others including CADD operators and technicians

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Telecommunications Engineering
• Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in fiber optics network, electrical engineering, and/or utility design and construction with strong familiarity with broadband networks
• Experience utilizing applications such as AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, 3GIS, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
• Familiar with Federal, State, and Local Municipal rules and regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• ability to negotiate, motivate and influence others
• Ability to read and understand advanced technical information/documentation
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
• Able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines
• excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers detail-oriented and organized

Experiences with Illinois Tollway, IDOT, CDOT, and various counties and municipalities regulations and standards

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law