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Stalcup & Associates LLC · 2 days ago

Outside Plant Engineer

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Stalcup & Associates LLC is an infrastructure solutions firm established in 2023, seeking a skilled Outside Plant Engineer. The role involves engineering activities related to fiber network design, maintenance, and expansion, requiring collaboration with clients, municipalities, and contractors to ensure reliable and cost-effective solutions.

Telecommunications

Hiring Manager

Kea Averill

Responsibilities

Perform engineering activities to implement existing fiber network maintenance, site surveys and relocation projects. Implement projects that maximize network reliability using cost effective solutions

Perform engineering activities related to building and expanding fiber network. Oversee project engineering design, implementation and testing of new fiber builds that maximize network reliability using cost effective solutions

Engage appropriate internal and external organizations to accomplish required tasks

Leads large scale projects, driving productivity through use of vendor resources to meet deliverables

Coordinate project activities with external contractors, engineering firms, developers, municipalities and consultants

Proposes solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity to achieve goals in creative and effective ways

Recognizes vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and makes intelligent decisions to ensure reliability – within financial constraints

Prepares detailed cost analysis, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications

OSP staking, work order package preparation including but not limited to field notes, cut sheets, schematics, and acquiring permits and private rights-of-way

Have the ability to perform a cost analysis to determine the most cost-effective and efficient manner of the placement of communications facilities

Work with state/local/federal DOT and the various utilities to plan the necessary telecom relocation plan. Working with DOT schematics, visit the “field,” document the current telecom facilities, and design the “solution” plan in concert with the DOT plans

Local travel may be required

Qualification

Fiber optic engineeringOSP network designProject managementVendor managementRight-of-way property rightsMS Office proficiencyMulti-taskingFielding backgroundCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

Strong leadership and project management skills

Strong vendor management skills working with OSP construction and engineering firms

Excellent oral, written, and listening skills. Capable of interacting with customers and co-workers at all levels including executives

Detail oriented, well organized, and effective in multi-tasking

In-depth knowledge of fiber optic engineering principles, OSP construction practices and industry standards

Knowledge of steps involved in working OSP projects from design and permitting to construction, fiber splicing and optical testing

Working knowledge of right-of-way property rights and permit acquisition

Strong computer skills and working experience with MS Office and Google applications

Knowledge of creating and working with MS Excel worksheets required

Receives general instruction, otherwise performs independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives and approaches to critical/complex assignments

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, cell phone, laptop

3-5+ years of experience in fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom engineering and design including Road Move Projects

Knowledge of outside plant activities (fiber cable design; aerial/pole line, buried and underground design/construction)

Proven ability to read and understand DOT schematics, identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment required for projects

Knowledge permitting with state and local municipalities

Requires High school degree and 3-5+ years of job-related experience or degree in related field. A combination of education and applicable work experience may be acceptable