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Ziply Fiber · 7 hours ago

Outside Plant Engineer

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Ziply Fiber is dedicated to providing the fastest home internet in the Northwest, focusing on underserved areas. The Outside Plant Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and project management of telecommunications outside plant facilities, ensuring effective design, upgrades, and coordination with various stakeholders.

InternetManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Frontline project management for all construction activities associated with outside plant activity

Engineering design for outside plant all projects locally

Engineering design and activity support for the ZFB Build projects

Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements

Communicate with state, county, city, and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes

Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench

Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning

Maintain accurate cable records and updates

Attend pre construction meetings for project designs

Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships)

Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases

Prepare cost estimates for BDT’s

Respond to DOR’s as needed

Update records according to As-Builts

Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed

Assist in annual budget design

Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

Qualification

Outside plant designROW permittingProject managementAutoCADCable count layoutCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience required

Minimum of 3 years' experience in an outside plant position required

Outside plant construction project management experience and inventory management experience

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 possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Must complete a pre-employment drug screening

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.