The Select Group · 11 hours ago
Make Ready Quality Assurance Engineer
Kansas City, MO
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Select Group is seeking a Make Ready Quality Assurance Engineer who is responsible for reviewing, validating, and ensuring the quality and compliance of aerial make ready and pole attachment designs prior to construction. This role focuses on verifying that designs meet applicable engineering standards, safety codes, and client requirements.
DeliveryHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Review aerial make ready and pole attachment designs for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
Validate compliance with NESC, utility standards, and client-specific engineering guidelines
Verify pole loading analysis, clearance requirements, and attachment placement
Identify design deficiencies, conflicts, or constructability risks and provide corrective feedback
Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to outside plant construction
Confirm alignment with utility joint-use requirements and right-of-way constraints
Support continuous improvement of design standards and QA checklists
Review and approve design packages including maps, pole data, make ready notes, and supporting calculations
Document QA findings and track required revisions to closure
Maintain organized records of reviewed designs and quality outcomes
Work closely with aerial designers, engineers, project managers, and construction teams to resolve issues
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior designers on make ready best practices
Support field feedback and as-built review processes as required
Qualification
Required
1–4 years of experience in aerial OSP design, pole attachment, or make ready engineering
Working knowledge of NESC as it applies to telecommunications attachments
Experience reviewing or producing aerial designs, pole applications, or make ready packages
Ability to read and interpret utility records, pole data, and roadway/highway plans
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify design errors or compliance gaps
Familiarity with OSP design and GIS tools such as: IKE, ArcGIS / ArcMap, Ocalc, CAD-based design tools
Comfortable working with digital maps, pole databases, and design documentation
Preferred
Prior experience performing design QA or peer review
Exposure to pole loading analysis and clearance calculations
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
Company
The Select Group
The Select Group LLC operates as an IT and engineering recruiting company. It is a sub-organization of The RPO Company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Whiteley
Chief Operating Officer
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