Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking Design Engineers to assist with fiber and coax design projects. Candidates should have a related degree and experience with drafting software. Responsibilities include designing site plans, preparing documentation, and collaborating with project teams. This full-time role offers a flexible, remote work environment with a focus on learning and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development

Paid on the job training

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fiber and coax design.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Design site plans for Outside Plant (OSP) fiber and coaxial cable routes.
• Prepare bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Work with project managers and QC team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team player

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technologies

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why CCI?

CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60+ years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!

Our mission

Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.

We are seeking

Design Engineers to assist our teams with a multitude of Outside Plant fiber and coax design projects. The right candidate will be an outstanding problem solver, critical thinker, team player, and have a strong understanding of fiber and coax design. We offer a collaborative remote work environment that encourages learning and pushes you to rise to the next level!

Responsibilities

• Design site plans for Outside Plant (OSP) fiber and coaxial cable routes.


• Understand survey field notes and sketches to create new or update existing designs using various software platforms as required.


• Organize and maintain revisions of project drawings.


• Prepare bills of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation for design.


• Perform cost analysis to determine the most cost effective and efficient manner of the placement of communications facilities.


• Adhere to appropriate quality standards set out in the design requirements.


• Understand easements and rights-of-way and ability to read and understand maps, as-built, construction drawings and utility records.


• Complete assigned work while maintaining an elevated level of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.


• Work with project managers, design engineers, and QC team to meet deadlines.


• Focus on productivity and accuracy of designs in a high production environment.


• Adherence to customer specifications.


• Communicate with the customer and fellow employees in a professional manner.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technologies, Geographic Information System (GIS), CAD Drafting, or similar.


• Prior experience designing cable TV and RF is a plus.


• Experience with Drafting and Design software platforms such as: Lode Data, ArcFM, ArcGIS, Vetro, Magellan, Small World, PNI, Netwin, Crescent Link, AutoCAD, FOCUS, BentleyComms, GE Smallworld, SpatialNet, or IRIS.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various web-based platforms is required, along with the ability to quickly adapt to new software tools.


• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.


• Ambitious and self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed.


• Must be a great communicator, both verbal and written.


• Must be able to adapt to changes in project scope and shifts in priority.


• Superior time management and attention to detail.

Shift

Full-time Monday-Friday 6:00 am–2:30 pm CST. Must be flexible and willing and able to work outside normal business hours, as necessary.

Additional Information

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent status. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

CCI Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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