Senior Outside Plant Engineer

Salt River Project; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Insurance on day one

PTO 200+ hours

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Disability plans

Tuition assistance

ERGs

Job summary

Salt River Project in Tempe, AZ seeks a Fiber Network Engineer to lead planning, design, and implementation of fiber facilities across networks.

You will coordinate field work with crews, manage budgets and schedules, review specifications and bids, and ensure compliance with SRP standards. A bachelor's degree is preferred and prior telecom experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with fiber networks and telecom design.
• Knowledge of utility telecom operations and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement fiber optic plant facilities.
• Lead projects from conception to completion and manage schedules.
• Prepare specifications and bids for fiber networks and outsourcing.
• Coordinate field work with internal and external crews.
• Identify network needs and develop innovative solutions.
• Ensure adherence to SRP policies, standards and safety.

Skills

Network design

Project management

Leadership

Telecom systems

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Requisition ID: 20462

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Performs specialized work related to communications fiber projects in support of various networks and systems, including all phases of engineering design, construction planning and support, contract administration, inspection and quality control of SRP and contract construction process. Assists in the development of project budgets and schedules, workforce and support staff requirements, and negotiations with outside telecommunications carrier for specifications and integration with SRP operational standards.

What You'll Do

• Apply network engineering principles to plan, design, schedule, and implement fiber optic plant facilities including both civil and network related scope.
• Performs as a leader/engineer as well as project manager and is responsible for planning, scheduling and monitoring projects from conception to closing.
• Prepares specifications and bids associated with fiber networks material acquisition and various outsourcing activities within telecom systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and often assists with actual performance of field work, with both internal and outsourced crews for telecom projects.
• Identify network-related needs and problems and come up with innovative solutions to address them.
• Coordinates key project activities with contractors, developers, customers, municipalities and consultants.
• Establishes and applies policies, procedures, and standards to deliver safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions.
• Reviews and monitors contractor invoices for completeness and accuracy, also prepare payment requests based on approved services.
• Prepares recommendation material for management consideration.
• Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience

Level I — Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.

Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.

Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered. Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements And Qualifications

• Knowledge of utility telecom network operations and design principles including comm protocols and networking.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.