Field Engineer I

Greenlight Networks•Scranton, PA

About The Position

The Field Engineer I is part of the Construction and Operations organization and supports the design and construction of new and expanding fiber networks. The role is accountable for obtaining easements and collecting field information about utility poles, helping Greenlight provide fiber internet service to its communities. It also supports timely resolution of design and construction issues and the identification of cost-saving opportunities. The position involves contacting property owners about easements, explaining the process and its benefits, and securing signatures. It also includes collecting geo-located utility pole photos, recording attachment heights, reviewing data integrity in the IKE Database or other systems, identifying equipment and hazards on utility poles, and collaborating with internal teams. The role may also represent Greenlight at events and perform other tasks supporting network construction and maintenance.

Requirements

Associate's degree or two years of equivalent experience in telecommunications.
Ability to manage processes and deliverables across multiple projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with outside entities to support business needs.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties to achieve company goals and objectives.
Comfort using computers, Microsoft Office products, Google Earth, and various software packages and web-based products.
Use respectful, professional communication with coworkers and business contacts.
Ability to travel within Greenlight’s markets as needed.

Responsibilities

Request easements from property owners for aerial or underground facilities and obtain ingress and egress rights for construction and maintenance access.
Explain the easement process and the benefits of signing to property owners.
Obtain applicable signatures for processing.
Represent Greenlight and participate in events that educate potential customers about its products and procedures.
Communicate easement statuses and timelines to internal teams and track progress against goals and deadlines.
Collect geo-located utility pole photos and record accurate attachment heights on the captured photos.
Review and correct data integrity errors in the IKE Database or other systems as needed.
Identify electric hazards, electric equipment, and communications equipment on utility poles.
Contribute to cross-functional internal teams supporting decision-making for network buildout and maintenance.
Perform other tasks in support of Greenlight’s network build and maintenance.