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WSB ยท 10 hours ago

Engineering Specialist Communications Lead

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. The Engineering Specialist, Communications Lead will lead the planning, analysis, and design of aerial broadband infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while collaborating across various teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead pole loading analysis to support broadband builds, including new fiber deployment and attachment rearrangements
Review survey data, inventories, and models to determine pole capacity, clearance compliance, and required make-ready or pole replacement
Produce and approve pole loading reports, make-ready recommendations, and construction drawing packages
Coordinate with OSP design, field survey, permitting, and construction teams to validate designs and resolve conflicts
Apply NESC requirements, safety codes, and utility owner standards to ensure safe, compliant, cost effective designs
Mentor and train analysts and designers while providing technical oversight and quality control review
Maintain workload tracking, project schedules, and deliverables; support proposals and level of effort estimates
Improve tools, templates, and processes to enhance throughput, accuracy, and documentation quality
Collaborate with leadership in the Energy Utilities division to align goals, expectations, and project outcomes
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Pole loading analysisNESC requirements knowledgeUtility construction standardsMicrosoft Office proficiencyGISCAD experienceCommunication skillsOrganization skillsProblem solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent utility/OSP experience
3 to 5 years of outside plant telecom or utility distribution engineering, including direct pole loading responsibility
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry standard pole loading tools; experience within GIS or CAD OSP environments preferred
Knowledge of NESC requirements, utility construction standards, and broadband pole attachment practices
Experience reviewing and approving pole models, make-ready designs, and construction packages
Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills; ability to manage schedules and deliverables
Work is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment. Some field review or travel may be required

Preferred

Experience within GIS or CAD OSP environments

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Company paid short and long term disability
401(k) with match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities

Company

WSB

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Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services.

H1B Sponsorship

WSB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2023-09-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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Bret Weiss
President & CEO
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Jon Chiglo
Chief Operating Officer
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