OSP Engineering Associate

Fiber - OSP Engineering Associate

Location: Charlotte, NC and/or Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Full Time, Salary

Compensation: $58,000 - $73,000 (based on experience)

Travel: 25%

TEP is seeking a full-time Engineering Associate in our Charlotte, NC and/or Raleigh, NC office. As an Engineering Associate, you will serve as an integral member of our fiber engineering team, working on projects such as dark fiber, enterprise, E-Rate, and fiber to the home (FTTH).

TEP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

• Prepare and develop detailed construction, splicing, and permitting drawing packages, using AutoCAD or client-required software
• Research, obtain, and incorporate existing utility and ROW data into design
• Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, monitor work compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and TEP standards
• Communicate with fellow employees and managers to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects and proper communication of any issues.
• May assist with client interaction to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
• Provide support to all team members by assisting in prioritizing and managing workloads
• Travel up to 25% of the time, to assist with field data collection and/or client meetings
• May assist with the training of new entry-level designers/drafters
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A degree is not required, but is preferred. Candidates with backgrounds in Drafting & Design Technology, Engineering, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply
• 3-5 years of direct experience with fiber network designs, must have a basic understanding of industry engineering and permitting standards
• 4+ years of direct AutoCAD experience (preferably using AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, high level of integrity, and strong team player
• Well-developed decision making, analytical, and problem solving skills; displaying the ability to provide a solution where none apparently exists
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task and work on different projects simultaneously; time management skills
• Ability to receive direction and work independently or with a team, depending on the assignment

TEP is an equal opportunity employer.