Outside Plant Engineer, Baltimore Area

Outside Plant Engineer, Baltimore Area - Salaried, Full-Time Position.

CTC Technology & Energy is one of the nation’s preeminent communications and IT engineering consulting firms serving public sector and nonprofit clients throughout the US.

We are a woman-owned, mission-driven enterprise, committed to meeting the needs of state, local, and Tribal governments through superb and rigorous engineering, business, strategic, and other consulting services. For more than 40 years, we have helped the public sector meet telecommunications and broadband needs and build the communications infrastructure to support communities and governments in the broadband age.

This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will work up to 75% of the time on a client site, and approximately 25% remotely from home. Work for this role will be primarily in the Baltimore area but may also include other travel as necessary.

To build our growing team, we seek a highly motivated and skilled Outside Plant Engineer, located in the Baltimore area.

Please note that this is a salaried, full-time position.

The following factors matter to us:

• You are self-directed, highly motivated, well-organized and excited to learn.
• You are a strong communicator that treats your coworkers with respect and kindness.
• You are used to working on multiple concurrent projects and collaborating with a team.
• You enjoy a fast-paced workday and a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.
• You enjoy problem solving and can quickly provide a clear written analysis.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Accountable – you understand the vital importance that ownership and accountability play in service delivery, building client trust, and performance management.
• Flexible – you enjoy tackling a variety of challenges and problems every day.
• Detail-oriented – you understand that developing and following standard procedures will save time and promote quality.
• Standard-bearer – you enjoy working with teams and you understand that your actions and work ethic will set a standard for others to follow.
• Detailed – you emphasize quality and precision in your work.

Desired Skills & Experience

The following experience for this position matters to us (any or all of these are a plus):

• You have at least five or more years of experience designing fiber optic, coaxial or telephone outside plant.
• You have worked with or are able to learn to work with electronic GPS-based design equipment.
• You are well-organized, thorough and precise in taking field notes.
• You have the ability to write brief memos and notes for reporting and documentation.
• You have the ability to review design drawings.
• You have knowledge and understanding of construction methodologies and best practices.
• You have experience with state and local permitting processes.
• You have experience with pole attachment and make ready.

About the Job

This position will include the following tasks:

• Aid in creating project budgets for Outside Plant Design and Construction.
• Aid in coordination of Outside and Inside Plant design and construction activities.
• Become familiar with the different systems needed to fulfill the job requirements within your first month.
• Deliver jobs on-time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Have extremely strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position requires a little more than a desk and a computer. You will be outside, in the elements fairly often at construction sites to review work. You should be able to utilize hand tools, a cellular telephone and a significant amount of test equipment. Additionally, you must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop and reach.

The Company

CTC is an established 40-year-old, woman-owned consulting firm that’s in the midst of experiencing massive growth as clients large and small seek our help to guide them through this seminal moment in the history of broadband deployment where Congress has appropriated tens of billions of dollars to deploy broadband and connect low-income households to the modern economy.

CTC delivers best-in-class business and engineering consulting services to state and local governments, federal government agencies, and nonprofit partners. We help research, design, implement, and manage the most innovative broadband policies and programs in the country. Our approach is mission-driven as we’re true believers in the power of broadband and technology to transform communities and improve lives. We’re not here to just stack up billable hours; rather, we do this work because we know that the more connected our nation is the stronger it is. And the more connected people are the more opportunities they’ll have to better their lives. That’s why we’re always willing to go the extra mile for our clients - because our job is to help them fulfill their mission.

This attitude has been the lynchpin of CTC’s success. We have grown over the years into one of the most respected voices in broadband policies, engineering, and advocacy. We never compromise on the quality of the services we deliver, and we always work to do the right thing. As a result, state broadband offices and local governments across the country entrust us with their mission critical work.

Job Type: Full-time

• CTC Technology & Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
• Compensation: Salary based on experience and education
• Please, no phone calls about this job
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• fiber optic, coaxial or telephone outside plant design: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21240

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000