Outside Plant Engineer

Centurylink; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications provider in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking an Engineer II to design engineering work orders and manage OSP projects. Responsibilities include preparing detailed field notes, applying for permits, and ensuring high-quality service. The ideal candidate has communications engineering experience and excellent skills in project management. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable engineering experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record.
• MVR check required.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare engineering work orders for various projects.
• Apply for governing authority permits as needed.
• Maintain interaction with internal and external customers.

Skills

OSP engineering experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Project ownership

Tools

Bidmaster/Fireworks

JDS

FORTE

NDTT

ARMOR

NDS

ACAD

Job description

CenturyLink is an industry-leading provider of communications, high speed Internet and entertainment services from coast to coast. Our combination of business and residential service solutions – including home and wireless voice solutions and digital television – provide innovative solutions to our customers. CenturyLink is proud to be a participant in the U.S. General Services Administration Networx program, the largest communications services contract in the world. CenturyLink offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the communications industry into the future.

Job Description

Job Description The Engineer II responsibilities include design and preparation of Engineering Work Orders for all growth whether Land developments, new buildings, single line requests, Government & Safety, Preservation, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, Road Relocation, augmentation projects and circuit/special circuit requests. Utilizing the following tools; Bidmaster/Fireworks, JDS, FORTE, NDTT, ARMOR, NDS, ACAD.

Prepare detailed field notes for OSP projects to construct. Apply for all governing authority permits. Maintain positive interaction with Internal and External customers; maintain open conversation with Planning and all company departments providing high quality of service to the CenturyLink customers.

Manage workload for a given area.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Communications Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience.
• Computer skills, including Email-Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.
• Maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Additional hours may be required as needed.
• Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record.
• MVR check required.
• Must demonstrate complete ownership of various projects from inception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a multi-tasking, result oriented position in a deadline focused department.
• Five years applicable engineering experience related to RUS - legacy CenturyLink and legacy Quest background Outside Plant a plus.
• Experience in outside plant, aerial, buried underground and utility construction.
• Must perform work with minimal supervision for a designated area, including potential for any special projects as determined by management with-in the company.
• Be able to take a project from planning, design through construction to closeout.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• Must negotiate timeframes for completion and meet critical deadlines.

Additional Information

No Discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.