Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer
About The Position
Kinetic'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. 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. This position is an entry level engineering role that entails working in the office 100% of the time.
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 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.
Nice To Haves
- CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs
- Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
- Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies
- PE license and job review experience
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Telecommunications
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
