Allied Universal · 1 day ago
Outside Plant Engineer - Telecom
Glendale Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expAdesta, an Allied Universal® company, specializes in designing and implementing modern communications networks. The OSP Engineer will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant fiber optic networks for telecom infrastructure, involving planning and designing fiber routes and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Design plans and specifications for fiber optics networks, including aerial and underground installations and conflicts, site layouts, horizontal and vertical layouts, site utilities (including conflicts), fiber optic splice diagrams, and associated civil engineering activities for contract preparation and administration
Project management; develop scope of work, cost estimates, permit applications, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and coordination with field crews and construction contractors
Perform work with ESRI ArcGIS, 3GIS, and AutoCAD Civil 2D and 3D software
Prepare cost estimates including quantities, material type, equipment, and labor
Support others including CADD operators and technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Telecommunications Engineering
Current driver's license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in fiber optics network, electrical engineering, and/or utility design and construction with strong familiarity with broadband networks
Experience utilizing applications such as AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, 3GIS, Civil 3D, and MicroStation
Familiar with Federal, State, and Local Municipal rules and regulations
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to negotiate, motivate and influence others
Ability to read and understand advanced technical information/documentation
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint)
Able to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines; excellent follow-up skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers detail-oriented and organized
Preferred
Experiences with Illinois Tollway, IDOT, CDOT, and various counties and municipalities regulations and standards
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Company
Allied Universal
Allied Universal is a security and facility services company that provides tailored security solutions and smart technology.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9BKey Investors
Warburg PincusLa Caisse
2019-12-13Acquired
2019-09-01Private Equity· $9B
2019-02-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Stephen Jones
Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jack Schenk
Regional Vice President - Midwest
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