Outside Plant Engineer

Description:

We are looking to add Outside Plant engineers to join our service team. The position requires an individual who has mechanical aptitude, and is dependable, safety minded, and works well within a team environment. You will be responsible for hands-on field service work and we are looking for technicians with various levels of experience ( Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3).

Responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
   

Working independently on complex projects typically over a 4-11 state area.

Assesses planned excavation/construction activities by non-Cogent agencies/organizations/companies for conflict with Cogent’s fiber cable.

Negotiates changes in excavation/construction activities to remove conflicts with Coagent’s fiber optics cable.

Analyzes and prepares cost effective OSP work orders including cost estimates, scope of work, specifications, and bid packages.

Supervises the engineering/construction activities of contract engineering and construction personnel as required to ensure safety and compliance with Cogent construction standards.

Coordinates engineering/construction activities with operations support systems, Real Estate, Contracts, and other entities.

Maintains the permanent as built drawings of the fiber routes in the area of responsibility and coordinates changes with the CPR and Drafting groups.

Coordinates with Access Management the telecommunications entrance to Cogent buildings by other communications companies.

Interfaces with federal, state, county, and city governments for project permitting and approvals.

Typically manages 3-5 projects per month costing $500K to $5M each.

Provides guidance/coordination/direction to lower level OSP Engineers on projects as required.

As required, accurately locates Cogent cable and responds to emergency situations involving the cable.

Team leader on major OSP construction/relocation projects and reimbursable jobs.

Reviews construction plans and standards of vendors doing OPS construction for Cogent.

Qualifications:

BS/BA ( Civil Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience plus 1-5 years of experience in outside plant engineering and construction.

1-5 years of experience must be in direct management of construction or engineering projects.

Working knowledge of Cogent cable construction standards.

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
 

• Project Management experience
• Basic knowledge of CAD systems, GIS and GPS field survey tools.
• Experience maintaining a fiber network.