Outside Plant Engineer

Startech Networks is seeking an experienced local OSP Field Engineer with US Work Authorization to join our growing team in Ames, Iowa
. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below. They should have a thorough understanding of various AT&T related OSP Wireline processes and guidelines.
We can only interview and hire local candidates in the greater Ames & Des Moines, Iowa region.

• Should be able to understand and perform scoping of IFP/FTTH related projects.
• Should have good Customer, Vendor, and Project Management Skills.
• Should be able to communicate effectively over the phone, via email, and in person.
• Design, provision, document, outside plant fiber optic cable (UG, Aerial, and Buried).
• Must also understand manhole and conduit design.
• Able to read and understand work prints from various drafting systems, such as AutoCAD and ARAMIS.
• Must be able to take field notes following IFP/FTTH Design Principles and having the ability to transfer those notes into KMZ file is a plus.
• Google Earth knowledge is a plus.
• Must understand pole loading and ROW permit needs.
• Must be able to understand FTTx and AT&T GPON design is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Should be flexible for short business trips if needed and have flexible schedule as work, although very infrequent, sometimes requires weekend work.
• Ability to maintain efficient working timelines while multitasking several different projects at one time.
• Must be organized and capable of tracking work due dates and expectations.