Senior OSP Engineer – Twisted Pair

Ziply Fiber•Everett, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We are delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, with a focus on areas traditionally underserved by mainstream internet companies. And as our state-of-the-art fiber network expands in WA, OR, ID and MT, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals. We may be building internet, but we are reaching real people. We strive to build relationships and provide customers and communities with refreshingly great experiences. We emphasize our values in all our interactions: Genuinely Caring, Empowering You, Innovation and Improvement, Earning Your Trust.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of three years’ experience in an outside plant position.
Minimum of three years telecommunications outside plant construction project management experience and inventory management experience.
Minimum of three years’ experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout and capacities.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.
Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.
Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.
Work Authorization - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Support leadership in reporting and escalations.
Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors.
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
Communicate with states, counties, cities, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases.
Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning.
Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.
Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs.
Prepare cost estimates for BDT’s.
Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
Mentor and train lower tier engineers to increase their technical ability and experience.
Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.