Lead Outside Plant Engineer - Fiber Network & Projects

Cogent Communications; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications in the United States is seeking a field engineering/ops leader to manage all network field activity. You will oversee complex projects across several states, assess excavation conflicts, and negotiate changes to protect Cogent’s fiber assets.

The role requires 1–5 years in outside plant management, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and experience with Cogent construction standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA (Civil Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience with 1–5 years in outside plant engineering and construction.
• 1–5 years of experience must be in direct management of construction or engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of Cogent cable construction standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Work independently on complex projects typically over a 4-11 state area.
• Assess planned excavation/construction activities for conflicts with Cogent’s fiber cable.
• Negotiate changes to remove conflicts with Cogent’s fiber optics cable.
• Analyze and prepare cost effective OSP work orders including cost estimates, scope of work, specifications, and bid packages.
• Supervise the engineering/construction activities of contract personnel to ensure safety and compliance with Cogent standards.
• Coordinate activities with operations support systems, Real Estate, Contracts, and other entities.
• Maintain permanent as-built drawings of fiber routes and coordinate changes with relevant teams.
• Coordinate with Access Management the telecommunications entrance to Cogent buildings by other companies.
• Interface with government entities for permitting and approvals.
• Typically manage 3–5 projects per month costing $500K to $5M each.
• Provide guidance to lower level OSP Engineers on projects as required.
• Locate Cogent cable and respond to emergencies involving the cable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

BS/BA in Civil Engineering

Job description

Cogent Communications in the United States is seeking a field engineering/ops leader to manage all network field activity. You will oversee complex projects across several states, assess excavation conflicts, and negotiate changes to protect Cogent’s fiber assets.

The role requires 1–5 years in outside plant management, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and experience with Cogent construction standards.