Joint-Use Communications/Make Ready Engineering Designer II

Finley Engineering Company Inc.•Lamar, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for performing detailed engineering staking activities and construction management activities (inspection) with minimal oversight. Projects are primarily Make Ready for fiber to the home (FTTH) projects involving the placement (either aerial or buried) of fiber optic cables and associated construction units in support of the utilization of that cable. All detailed engineering and construction management documentation is done via the use of tablet/GPS units to document information.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in outside construction industry, military communications, utility, locating services, or related industry.
Must be able to understand the use of ArcGIS on-line and be able to review project maps and determine project scope and responsibilities.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training with courses in a related field.
Prior experience with PLS-CADD.
Intermediate understanding of NECS Code.

Responsibilities

Effectively use electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, GPS units, DMIs and other devices to complete job responsibilities.
Understand RUS unit designations and be able to determine unit descriptions/specifications from the designations. While most units use standard RUS unit designations, there are often units that are not standard. The specifications regarding those units and the respective areas of NECS Code must be studied and understood.
Complete on-site construction observation (inspection) of distributed line construction or fiber optic cable placement and acceptance testing of those cables for the project to ensure conformance with specifications.
Ensure project engineering or construction activities comply with the contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
Provide technical support for construction effort including interpretation of as-staked information, and resolution of onsite conflicts.
Interface all on-site entities as required to resolve problems, ensure compliance of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
Examine the workmanship of finished installations by contractors for conformity to standards and client requirements.
Take direction regarding input of units into ArcGIS on-line and be able to efficiently capture all required elements to engineer the project at a detail level.
Understand and use the tablet/GPS unit to be able to accurately document the units to be placed using GPS coordinates.
Coordinate project activities with contractors and client representatives.
Complete daily timesheet entries in conjunction with weekly expense reports and mileage documentation using the Company’s time and expense reporting system.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.