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East West Staffing, Inc. (EWS) is currently seeking a Field Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering Utility/Outside Plant (OSP) field data collection in various locations. The candidate will visit multiple job locations daily and collect, record, and analyze existing field conditions related to aerial cables and poles, Underground structures such as handholes and manholes, cabinets and terminals and Street/Right of Way measurements.

Requirements of the Field Engineer

Utility construction in an outside plant environment preferred.

Reading and analyzing utility work prints preferred.

Aerial, underground or buried telecom infrastructure knowledge preferred.

Able to read and understand highway/road prints, be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for work projects.

Valid driver’s license, car insurance, clean driving record and reliable transportation is required

Knowledge of Visio, Mapcom, AutoCAD and GIS.

Benefits of the Field Engineer

401k with company match

Medical / Dental / Vision

Paid time off

Flexible Schedule

Responsibilities of the Field Engineer

Support the design and engineering process by planning and preparing drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing fiber optic and/or copper cables, and conduits.

Responsible to analyze overall engineering and construction budgets for assigned projects. This includes managing all associated costs through Purchase Order and Invoice Approvals.

Coordinate activities and manage the engineering and construction for assigned fiber projects.

Supervise and/or assemble the mapping information into digital mapping program, MAPCOM.

Manage both internal and external engineering and construction crews to complete assigned projects within established timelines.

Perform pre-construction surveys to determine fiber routes

Perform Post construction Quality Assurance

Works with outside agencies to obtain the right of way approvals and coordinate projects with other utilities.

Acquiring permits and or private easements

Ensures the integrity of the customer access network is maintained and provides support for the deployment of access technologies

Create work orders and update customer records

Create make ready analysis, pole surveys, QC prints, preparation of prints and assist in bidding.