Pole QC Engineer

MetroNet; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid by company

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Discounts on services

Job summary

Metronet is seeking a Pole QC Engineer to ensure fielding projects comply with pole owner and company standards, enabling engineering and permitting. The role involves coordinating with Permitting/PMs, locating poles, generating KMZs, and reviewing contractor work and invoices.

Strong Excel skills and knowledge of pole attachments are essential. You will communicate with internal teams and contractors, manage timelines, and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Familiar with IKE, Katapult, and O’Calc software.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of Aerial Pole Attachment fielding and engineering.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional team-building skills.
• Highly driven and able to follow direction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Permitting and Project Managers to understand priorities and standards for pole projects.
• Locate appropriate poles and midspans needed for pole projects.
• Generate KMZ’s (Google Earth) for contractor invoicing and projects.
• Identify and interpret errors with contractor work that does not coincide with pole owner/company-established standards.
• Identify and interpret Railroad and Highway crossings.
• Keep track of all upcoming, submitted, and completed work.
• Oversees the applications submissions by our contract partners to the correct pole entities.
• Review and verify contractor invoices for accuracy and submittal to AP for payment.
• Escalate issues to management in a timely fashion.
• Participate in contractor meetings and trainings.

Skills

Project management

Excel

Pole engineering

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team-building

Deadline-driven

Tools

IKE

Katapult

O'Calc

Job description

Description

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Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet!

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities.

Job Summary:

The Pole QC Engineer will be responsible for evaluating that fielding projects are in compliance with pole owner/company-established standards, which are required to successfully enable pole engineering and pole permit packages. The Pole QC Engineer will maintain communication with the team members, contract Engineers, Permitting Specialists, and anyone necessary to ensure all the necessary information is collected in order to proceed further with engineering and permitting. The Pole QC Engineer must thoroughly understand all relevant issues, timelines, and priorities so that key internal and external stakeholders are appropriately identified and involved.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate with the Permitting and Project Managers to understand priorities and standards for pole projects
• Locate appropriate poles and midspans needed for pole projects
• Generate KMZ’s (Google Earth) for contractor invoicing and projects
• Identify and interpret errors with contractor work that does not coincide with pole owner/company-established standards
• Identify and interpret Railroad and Highway crossings
• Keep track of all upcoming, submitted, and completed work
• Oversees the applications submissions by our contract partners to the correct pole entities
• Review and verify contractor invoices for accuracy and submittal to AP for payment
• Escalate issues to management in a timely fashion
• Participate in contractor meetings and trainings

What You Need For This Position:

• Previous project management experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of IKE, Katapult, and O’Calc is desired
• Has strong computer skills, with emphasis using Microsoft Excel
• Good knowledge of Aerial Pole Attachment fielding and engineering is required
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Priority & deadline driven
• Detail-oriented with exceptional team-building skills
• Strong initiative and ability to follow direction

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

AtMetronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise, we’re not just focused on expanding our networks—we’re focused on enriching the lives of those we serve.

We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining theMetronetfamily, you’re stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We’re in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

Discover more withMetronet— a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless.

Metronetis an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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