What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Plant Engineer position at Skyline Technology Solutions, LLC?
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You will be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to deliver high-quality network solutions.
You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following:
- 80% of time on Objective 1: Engineering Solutions and Customer Projects
- 20% of time on Objective 2: Internal Task Management and Support
Job Responsibilities - What to Expect
- Underground Engineering
- Determine optimal fiber routes and tie-in points to backbone.
- Identify right-of-way (ROW) owners.
- Aerial Engineering
- Identify utility pole owners and validate pole application requirements.
- Prepare stick diagrams and manage application submissions with utilities.
- Attend pre- and post-construction ride-outs with utility owners.
- Inside Plant Engineering
- Define building entry points and cable pathways to MDF.
- Determine outlet locations for structured cabling projects.
- Backbone Engineering
- Design optimal backbone routes connecting last-mile sites.
- Assess ROI and identify constraints (e.g., railroad, environmental).
- Planning & Customer Engagement
- Create high-level engineering plans and present proposals to customers.
- Support business development by attending customer and RFP pre-bid meetings.
- Administrative
- Generate Statements of Work (SOW) and Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Request quotes from contractors and suppliers.
- Estimate internal labor requirements for construction, inspection, splicing, and engineering.
Your Knowledge & Expertise
- 5 years of Infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of Outside and Inside Plant construction
- Fiber construction (aerial and underground)
- Fiber splicing
- Engineering
- Inspection
- Structured cabling
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio
- Detail Orientation
- Self-management skills
Benefits Included:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- FSA Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Training & Tuition Assistance
- Disability & Life Insurance
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000