Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer I​/II

About This Role:

Kinetics' 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. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics.

* This position can be filled in the following markets in Texas:
Rio Vista, Acton, Fort Worth, and Sugar Land.
* 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
Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)

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
Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player
Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions
A love of solving problems and building solutions
Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role

Even Better:

CAD/E, Micro Station, AutoCAD, 3

GIS, or other similar design programs

Experience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole data
Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companies

Minimum Requirements:

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required. This is a safety sensitive position. Types of Driver's License

Required:

Valid Driver's License

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