Design Engineer

CCI Systems, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Design Engineer to assist with fiber and coax design projects. The ideal candidate will solve problems, think critically, and work collaboratively in a remote environment. Responsibilities include designing site plans, maintaining project revisions, and ensuring quality standards. Qualifications include a degree in Engineering Technologies and experience with design software. This full-time role requires flexibility in hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid on-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience designing cable TV and RF experience a plus.
• Proficiency in various web-based platforms required.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design site plans for Outside Plant fiber and coaxial cable routes.
• Generate bills of materials and supporting documentation for design.
• Communicate with the customer and fellow employees professionally.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Team player

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technologies, GIS, CAD Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Drafting and Design software

Job description

Overview

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 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.
• Generation of 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.
• Understanding of 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 preferred.
• Prior experience designing cable TV and RF experience 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 is 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 Resident status. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• CCI Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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