Planning & Design Engineer I

The Planning and Design Engineer I is responsible for reviewing engineering and design of proposed residential and commercial projects and ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction.  (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Position is 100% Remote in the USA.

 
Essential Position Functions:

• Partner with internal and external customers to communicate project tasks, and schedules.
• Coordinate activities with other employees within our or the customer’s organization to ensure compliance and appropriate follow-through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates applicable to his/her assigned projects.
• Reviews proposed service routing and estimates materials, construction, and labor costs.
• Verify and reconcile invoices and/or Purchase Orders.
• May order materials or coordinate with administrative personnel.
• Release addresses as serviceable and notify other departments of serviceability.
• Organize and maintain data in clear, accurate formats. Ensure project files are properly maintained and uploaded in customer database.
• Perform quality checks on field mapping notes and/or map digitizing received from others to ensure that all drafting specifications and RF design specifications have been met.
• Perform quality control checks on all designs.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Coordinate with customer contractors, or 3^rd party vendors to track jobs from start to finish.
• Escalate any project related issues that may impact completion and/or customer satisfaction.
• Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits and licenses.
• Other duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in hybrid fiber coax networks in an office and/or field setting.
• 2 years’ Cable TV Coax and/or Fiber Design experience is preferred.
• Experience with P2 Salesforce, P2 Sphere, IRIS, spatialNet, AutoCAD, Lode Data, and Microstation are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Intermediate to Expert ability with Windows operating systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Highly adaptive/flexible to changing environments and priorities.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area. 
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may be that of an office, hybrid or remote with minimal to high noise levels. 
• The position requires working independently as well as part of a team. 
• This position may require verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily. 
• Frequent use of a computer is necessary. 
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.