Outside Plant Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of an OutsidePlant Engineerto be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The OSP Engineer provides Outside Plant Network Engineering support for all aspects of outside plant initiatives. The position will be responsible for fiber optic plant and deployments including staking, costing, permitting, and contractor selection. The candidate will be required to possess project management skills to include timely status reports, route documentation, and network integration plans. All candidates must have knowledge of outside plant construction techniques.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree - Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Fiber optics training to include fusion splicing, fiber storage techniques, optical design considerations, optical physical characteristics and network components.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Outside Plant route planning and construction management experience.

• Regular hours are 8:00AM to 5:00 PM M-F; however, hours to be worked are determined by job requirements.

• Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Self-motivated and highly productive.

• Strong general PC skills including drafting, mapping, and GIS database administration.

• Strong oral and written communications skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels and under challenging circumstances.

• Highly developed organization and coordination skills.

Permanent