Engineer I-OSP

Windstream Holdings Inc; Kentucky; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Windstream is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to join their team in Kentucky, focusing on designing and solving complex telecommunications problems. This role involves engineering outside plant facilities and requires strong communication skills and a degree in Engineering, alongside relevant experience.

Benefits

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Engineers design and develop solutions for network construction.
• 2+ years technical experience or equivalent education.
• Strong communication skills required for project engagement.

Responsibilities

• Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper.
• Assist in planning and analysis for outside plant network structures.
• Identify pole ownership and communicate with agencies.

Skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CAD/E

AutoCAD

Job description

Posted Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expired Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.

• As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
• Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

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About the Role:

Windstream’s 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. It entails d esigning and developing complex solutions for network construction. 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 only be filled remotely in Kentucky.***

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
• Actively engage with field engineers and design vendors to engineer/design projects to ensure safe installation, meet demanding timelines and provide cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
• Identify pole ownership, right of way and permit requirements
• Communicate with city, county and state permitting agencies
• Assess situations, collaborate and, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
• 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
• A college degree in Engineering or similar discipline and/or 2+ years technical experience

Even Better:

• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies

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.

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• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [e-mail] as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.