Senior Cost Engineer

Position Summary

The OSP Field Engineer is responsible for field staking of aerial and underground fiber to the home (FTTH) design. This position will determine the design of fiber placement of aerial, buried and underground placement via conduit, manhole systems, risers and building entrances. This position requires 100% travel.

Primary Accountabilities

· Collect field data for aerial, buried, and conduit fiber facilities.

· Determine fiber network routes.

· Serve as the subject matter expert in design -ensure design engineering guidelines and specifications are being followed.

· Assist, train, and lead OSP Field Technicians.

· Organize daily schedule, work independently of supervision, and complete work based on daily targets.

· Successfully meet or exceed business unit goals while maintaining quality standards, controlling expenses, and following company and business unit directives and practices.

· Work professionally and safely.

· Communicate with manager, co-workers, and project management team on a daily basis.

· Attend virtual and in-person meetings as needed.

· Professionally represent CHR Solutions and client.

Education:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Associates degree in engineering or related field required; OR 4 years of related experience.

· Strong Understanding of fiber optic design and OSP construction.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Ability to travel 100% with reliable, personal vehicle.

· Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk several miles per day.

· Able to ready and interpret drawings, diagrams and maps for fiber facility construction.

· Ability to follow company procedures and guidelines.

· Proficiency working with a tablet and computer.

· Ability to think critically and demonstrate problem solving.

· Strong organization and task management skills.

Preferred:

· Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

· Understanding of RUS Codes and contracts.

Other Qualifications

· Honesty & Integrity - Demonstrates trustworthiness in all aspects of position; follows through on commitments; proactively accepts responsibility for actions and appropriately shares credit for successes; tells the truth tactfully; builds and develops strong trust with peers, management, and customers.

· Interpersonal Skills: Professionalism, Attitude, and Respectful Treatment of Others - Demonstrates maturity; focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; listens to others and is open to others' ideas and to try new things; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position;

· Communication Skills: Written & Verbal - Adjusts to audience; uses professional language. Verbal: Speaks openly, persuasively, and clearly; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; actively participates in meetings. Written: Writes clearly, informatively, concisely, and accurately; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets information.

· Commitment to Innovation & Continuous Quality - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvements; develops innovative approaches/ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; welcomes and applies feedback to improve; monitors own work to ensure quality; cross-trains to ensure knowledge and information are shared.

· Drive: Takes Initiative, Motivated, and Ambitious - Works independently; originates and/or completes actions or tasks with little to no supervision; asks appropriate questions to ensure understanding; digs in and stays to task without being easily distracted; desires to challenge and grow oneself professionally; seeks out new challenges.

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $26 - $32