Engineer I/II-OSP

About the Role: Windstream's team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. Design and develop complex solutions for network construction. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics What You'll Do: Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of Outside plant engineering projects Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion Actively engage with field engineers and design vendors to engineer/design projects to ensure safe installation, meet demanding timelines and provide cost-effective utilization of materials and labor Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments Identify pole ownership, right of way and permit requirements Communicate with city, county and state permitting agencies Assess situations, collaborate, and identify key issues, and solve complex problems Do You Have? Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance Even Better: CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies PE license and job review experience Minimum Requirements:   College degree in Engineering or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6 years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.     Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66% Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100% Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33% Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License