Fiber Optic Telecom Project Engineer - Design Lead

Poulos-; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer to independently perform engineering design, analysis, and plan production for telecommunications projects. The role requires delivering quality work on schedule, leading fiber optic infrastructure design, and coordinating with clients and stakeholders across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in telecom engineering, strong CAD skills, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success.
• Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with aerial and underground fiber design preferred.
• Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.
• Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop accurate, complete, and professional construction documents with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide practical, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
• Review plans, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist with construction administration, field observations, contractor questions, and change orders as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Take on increasing levels of technical and project responsibility while continuing professional development.

Skills

Fiber optic design

Project coordination

CAD software

Engineering design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Texas P.E. license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer to independently perform engineering design, analysis, and plan production for telecommunications projects. The role requires delivering quality work on schedule, leading fiber optic infrastructure design, and coordinating with clients and stakeholders across projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience in telecom engineering, strong CAD skills, and a PE license.