Technician Engineering Field

Discover a more connected career. We’re looking for a Technician Engineer Field to join our team and help connect America. The primary responsibility revolves around the construction and maintenance of plant infrastructure, design, and engineering, and providing a route analysis of outside plant telecommunications. These engineers are the backbone of telecom and service provider companies as primary designers of the entire network.

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

• Oversee and manage field engineering activities responsible for planning, designing, and obtaining permits for new cable routes.
• Visit customer sites to gather OSP site survey information, evaluate customer requirements, and determine the OSP equipment required.
• Work as part of a multi‑faceted team consisting of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel to deliver results to the customer.
• Coordinate with drafting and/or GIS personnel located in remote offices to produce construction drawings for use in building the network.
• Develop base mapping and provide field engineering services required to prepare permit drawings, OSP construction drawings, and final as‑built drawings in electronic format.
• Research and incorporate permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (state, county, city, railroads, and others) into the OSP design.
• Recommend the final route based on the most economical solution and permitting agency’s requirements.
• Research and evaluate various route options, including aerial and underground options, existing customer conduit and other third‑party conduit.
• Engage daily with the customer’s engineering team and project management staff via email/phone and occasional in‑person meetings.
• Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• Valid state driver's license (non‑provisional) with an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a background check and company drug screening.
• Must attend and pass all company‑required training as needed.
• May be required to work after hours, on weekends, or be on‑call as work is needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is essential.
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience.

• 4–6 years of experience in the OSP Engineering field with aerial and underground construction methods and engineering requirements.
• Experience with cable placement and splicing methods and practices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, including overtime and weekends.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements for state and local agencies.
• Understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Service) units and processes.

The physical duties outlined are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, crouch, sit, bend, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach in spaces both high and low.
• Noise level is low to moderate.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds in a shift.
• May be exposed to adverse and various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, icy or wet roads, rain, snow or sleet, changes in terrain, and urban or rural settings.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals or corrosive material.
• Vision abilities required include near vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The Technician Engineer Field position pays an hourly wage of $20.00–$22.00, depending on experience.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.