Apply for permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
Maintain and investigate right of ways and easements for releases.
Perform field staking.
Assist in annual budget design.
Prepare loop studies as needed.
Engineering design for outside plant projects.
Prepare cost estimates for BDT’s.
Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs.
Maintain accurate cable records and updates.
Prepare project justifications for approvals including EWOP documents loaded into Varasset.
Communicate with state, county, city and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning.
Update records according to As-Builts.
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
Requirements
engineering bs
outside plant
project management
frogs gis
adobe
interpersonal
Must be able to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity.
Must be able to participate and lead project teams to achieve team objectives and goals.
B.S. in Engineering or equivalent, or a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience related to outside plant, preferable in a local exchange environment.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities.
Strong interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors and technicians.
Must have a solid knowledge of telecommunications outside plant.
Outside plant construction and project management experience and inventory management experience.
Experience in right of way, private easement and permitting with local, state and federal entities.
Land base into FROGS/Spatial Engineer (Frontier AutoCAD based GIS) system.
Excellent organizational skills, communications skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results and are critical to the position.
Must have detailed knowledge of outside plant activities.
Knowledge of engineering tools to include the following, FROGS/Spatial Engineer (Frontier AutoCAD based GIS), Adobe, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email and other vendor software.
Benefits
Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
3 weeks of paid caregiver leave
Salary Range: $75,000 to $128,000
Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
Tuition Assistance Program
401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no visa sponsorship is provided.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Over 20 years
Operational History
The company has been providing services for over two decades, showcasing its experience and commitment to connectivity.
Specializes in delivering service to underserved and rural areas where connectivity options are limited.
Provides tailored solutions for both residential and business customers, focusing on reliability and speed.
Invests heavily in expanding fiber-optic networks to provide cutting-edge broadband services.
Notable for its commitment to improving internet access in remote and underserved regions of the U.S.
In addition to high-speed internet, the company offers bundled services including voice and TV packages.
One of the largest broadband providers in the U.S., with a growing presence in rural and suburban markets.
Culture + Values
“Hold your expertise lightly.” (Humility)
“Seek first to understand.” (Curiosity)
“Feedback makes us better!” (Constructive Feedback, Not Criticism)
“I can’t solve it all; we’ll iterate together.” (Demonstrate a Growth Mindset)
“Set world-class standards and seek every day to deliver radical value.” (Be Brave As You Seek Transformation)
“Be your best self.” (Empowerment & Autonomy)
“Assume generous intent and apply grace.” (Engage with Empathy)
“Be intentional; move out and make something.” (Bias for Action)
Environment + Sustainability
2M Customers
Fiber Customers Reached
Achieved over 2 million fiber customers in 2023, solidifying position as the largest U.S. pure-play fiber ISP.
~1.3M Passings
Fiber Passings Added
Expanded fiber network by adding approximately 1.3 million new passings in 2023 as part of deployment strategy.
Published greenhouse gas emissions baseline in 2023 to inform future reductions
Issued first green bond financing in 2023 to highlight energy efficiencies of fiber network
Launched 'Red Loves Green' fleet initiative, deploying EV installation vehicles
Fiber technology cited as inherently more energy-efficient than copper alternatives
Inclusion & Diversity
#1 Rank
Diversity Ranking
Recognized as the top-ranked company for diversity in Telecom/Broadband category by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Committed to making DE&I “part of the company’s DNA”, not just rhetoric
Leaders reflect workforce; workforce reflects customer base
Every teammate valued and treated equitably in rewards, promotions, pay
Inclusion defined as enabling employees to bring their ‘whole true self’ to work
Established Supplier Diversity Council and supplier tracking for diverse‑owned businesses
Gender representation unspecified–no public numeric breakdown available