Outside Plant Engineer I/II

Uniti

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Spending Account

Life and AD&D

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti, a growth-focused telecom provider, seeks an experienced engineer for outside plant design in our Lincoln, NE or Hastings office. You will plan and engineer fiber and copper networks, collaborate across teams, and drive projects from concept to completion.

The role emphasizes fieldwork (about 70%) with office support and requires strong communication, problem-solving, and travel up to 25% to meet project needs.

Qualifications

College degree in Engineering or related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience.
This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

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.
Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor.
Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments.
Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems.
Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)

Skills

Strong technical communication

Self-starter

Team player

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (http://www.uniti.com/) (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi‑Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com

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About This Role:

_This position can be filled in our Hastings or Lincoln, NE office location._

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
Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)

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
Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role

Even Better:

CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3GIS, or other similar design programs
Experience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole data
Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companies

Minimum Requirements:

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ 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.

Physical Tasks

Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car

Frequently: 34-66%

Lowering >1-15 lbs

Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action

>Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% | Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment:

Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to:

Types of Driver’s License Required

Driver’s License

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

Our Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, 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.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:

Uniti, 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 Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal (CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com) as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants:

Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Job Details

Job Family

Engineering

Job Function

Outside Plant

Pay Type

Salary

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