Fiber Optic Assistant Design Engineer Description

 

Job Summary:

Supports engineering projects by adapting and applying engineering techniques; conducting tests and inspections’ preparing reports and calculations.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Supports all engineers on project work
  • Works with contractors and engineers to coordinate installations of utility distribution, collection and service facilities
  • Performs design work and works with draftspersons engaged in the preparation of complete improvement projects of more difficult types.
  • Writes and reviews utility department specifications and reviews plans to ensure conformance with standards and specification.
  • Writes reports, prepares estimates, and conducts studies in connection with various engineering projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong analyzation skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • General math skills
  • Reporting, and researching skills
  • Dealing with Complexity
  • Presentation skills
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Knowledge of drafting and analytical tools
  • Must be able to follow instructions and accept feedback.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities that would be typically acquired through:
    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities preferred
    • Knowledge of ARC GIS or ARC mapping preferred
    • Familiar with construction focused on fiber builds
    • Knowledge of Web Applications and the GIS design domain.
    • Strong Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
    • Flexible and able to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions.
    • Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Vision to allow prolonged periods of computer work
  • Vision to allow differences in colors, shades and brightness
  • Light to moderate lifting is required
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to use different types of office equipment
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required
  • Must be able to tolerate moderate noise (business office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic)
  • Ability to work in open workspace with others
  • Must be able to traverse all necessary terrain at a job site
  • Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to and from job sites.
  • Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business.
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