Engineer I-OSP

Windstream Holdings Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications provider on a mission to enhance connectivity across the U.S. As an Outside Plant Engineer, you'll design and develop solutions for network construction, focusing on building strong relationships with customers. Your role involves analyzing data to solve complex problems and ensuring the effective implementation of engineering projects. This position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of service provided to consumers and small businesses. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Identity Theft Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong technical communication skills are essential for this role.
• A college degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing outside plant network structures.
• Engage with field engineers to ensure safe installation and timely project completion.

Skills

Technical Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Self-Starter

Analytical Skills

Education

College degree in Engineering

4+ years professional level related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CAD/E

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

932 Citation Blvd, Lexington, KY 40511, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 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.

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. Design and develop 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Do You Have?

• 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.

Even Better:

• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs.
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies.
• PE license and job review experience.

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.

Physical Tasks: Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs: Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier.

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Benefits:

• 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, gender identity, 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.

932 Citation Blvd, Lexington, KY 40511, USA