Engineer

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Engineer plans and prepares drawings for new construction, including the arrangement or removal of existing aerial or underground broadband lines, cables, and conduit.  Inspect all broadband construction of outside plant. Utilize staking sheets, cost estimates, and drop ticket creation in project design. Will have some design and project oversight. Assist Facility Records Administrator with structure updates, drafting and any complications that arise. Obtain construction and environmental permits from Local, State, and Federal agencies as well as private landowners. Provide an accurate estimate for customers to receive a service at a desired location. Update mapping programs accurately by posting completed jobs by construction crew or third-party contractors. Supply Customer Relation Representative’s (CRR’s) and Technicians with location and plant information as needed. Coordinate with a variety of clients (public, landowners, business owners, and departments) on engineering estimates, and network expansion. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS: 

1. Project design:   

• Prepare and design drawings and construction sheets for installation of broadband lines, cables, conduits, electronic equipment, customer premise equipment, and WAN elements.  

• Utilize Auto Cad, GIS and M4 to draft copper/fiber schematics for splicing and connection to new facilities.  

• Provide technicians and contractors with specifications on installation of network equipment. 

2. Project Coordination and Analyses: 

• Coordinate with construction crews and contractors regarding construction scheduling and timelines.  

• Coordinate with Network Engineers for the procurement and installation of electronics equipment.  

• Identify, design, and coordinate the installation of access equipment, wireless, and other transmission systems. 

• Prepare cost analysis on broadband projects, including calculation of costs for aid-to-construction.  

• Create legal documents and exhibit drawings.  

• Close work orders and audit inventory construction materials.  

• Work closely with accounting to review invoices and verify units placed against proposed work orders.   

• Work closely with other Engineers, Customer Relation Representatives, Facility Records, and Technicians to ensure accurate recording of addressing, land ownership, available facilities, and service capabilities on projects.  

• Work with Purchasing and Warehouse Technicians to track material usage on projects, maintain material inventories, equipment ordering, and availability. Maintain minimum requirements for material needs for routine projects. 

3. Permitting:  

• Research County, State, and Federal records for new and existing easements and right of way.  

• Contact private landowners to discuss new and existing easements or rights of way. 

• Drafts descriptive drawings for easement and renewal “Exhibits”.   

• Procurement of permitting  for County, State, and Federal lands.  

• Maintain contact with zoning, planning, and permitting agencies to stay abreast of revisions required for plant additions or rearrangements.  

4. Mapping:  

• Maintain records of customer information and plant facilities using software.  

• Add structures to map when new projects and addresses are assigned.  

• Map all new and verified cable routes, and above ground facilities (peds) when constructed.  

• Update database records for all mapped structures and facilities.  

• Verify all cable counts for mapped cables and splice in mapping program.  

5. Records Management:  

• Work closely with Plant, Construction, and Facilities Records Coordinators to ensure accuracy of record keeping.  

• Assign cable counts to assist with preparing cut sheets for cutovers of outside plant facilities.  

• Post as-built construction projects when completed.  

• Retire old facilities with the Accounting Department.  

• Aid in inventory management with Operations and Accounting Departments.  

• As time permits, continue with map cleanup of incorrect or incomplete information, as needed.   

• Participate in corporate and departmental meetings to develop procedures and standards related to engineering, mapping, recording, and reporting of plant-related facilities.  

• Coordinate and review facility-based reports for State and Federal reporting agencies. 

6. Complete monthly safety and security requirements assigned by corporate departments. 

7. Attend all other required training and program change updates that affect the Engineering Department. 

8. Uphold and demonstrate your commitment to Range’s values in everything you do.  Be Innovative-Create the environment where we continually improve and adapt, Be Kind—Our actions make a difference, Be Trustworthy—Do the right thing, take responsibility for our actions, and honor our commitments, and Be United—People are our purpose; unified teams build the strongest networks. 

10. Perform various administrative and engineering related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION): (A combination of demonstrable years’ experience and applicable alternative training(s) may be considered in lieu of the following qualifications.) 

a. Successful completion of a High School diploma program or GED curriculum / exam (12th grade equivalent) or any other state recognized secondary education program. 

b. 5 years’ industry experience with computer aided drafting and mapping experience, outside plant and construction experience in broadband deployment projects 

c. 3-5 years of engineering experience  

d. A valid, State issued, and insurable drivers’ license 

Preferred qualifications included: 

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical Engineering or related field.   

EEO STATEMENT 

RANGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RANGE does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.