Pre-Sales Engineer

About Us A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions. As an advocate for economic growth in Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California, we understand the business of conveying information. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. We are a utility construction company specializing in the installation of fiber optics, offering a full turnkey experience for our clients. For our employees, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. About This Role FiberTel is hiring a Pre‑Sales Engineer for our San Jose, CA location. A Pre‑Sales Engineer specializing in fiber‑optic telecommunications who partners with sales, engineering, and construction teams to design, validate, and price fiber network solutions. Provides technical expertise for OSP (aerial & underground) and ISP environments, ensuring proposed builds are feasible, cost‑accurate, and aligned with customer requirements and industry standards. Pay: $25–35/hr, DOE Responsibilities Technical Solution Design — Develop high‑level fiber network designs, including route selection, fiber counts, splice points, and construction methods for aerial and underground OSP builds. Feasibility Assessments — Conduct desktop and field evaluations to determine constructability, pole availability, duct capacity, and environmental or permitting constraints. Cost Modeling & Estimation — Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOMs, labor breakdowns, and construction budgets for proposed fiber builds. Customer Engagement — Participate in customer meetings to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and provide expert guidance on fiber architecture and deployment options. Field Walks & Site Surveys — Perform on‑site assessments to validate routes, identify obstacles, and confirm aerial/underground construction methods. Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with OSP engineers, construction managers, permitting teams, and GIS/CAD groups to ensure proposed solutions are accurate and executable. Documentation & Deliverables — Produce high‑level designs (HLDs), route maps, technical proposals, and engineering summaries for customer bids and RFP responses. Risk & Compliance Review — Identify potential construction risks, permitting delays, and regulatory requirements impacting project scope or timeline. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred. Experience working with telecommunication providers in the Bay Area. Strong communication and customer‑facing skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into business‑friendly language. Ability to accurately model costs and risk assessment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and applicable engineering programs. Good written and oral communication. Key Communication Skills “Yes, we can build here.” “Here’s the route and cost.” “Here’s why aerial is cheaper but underground is required in this segment.” “Here’s the timeline and permitting impact.” Working Conditions This job operates in both office and field environments with occasional exposure to noise and other hazards. The job routinely uses standard office equipment and occasionally requires time outside the office when meeting clients or checking on vehicles. Physical Requirements The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is also required to climb stairs or ladders, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Benefits Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching Short & Long Term Disability Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Holidays and Vacation Competitive Pay Compensation Range USD $25.00/Hr – USD $35.00/Hr, depending on experience and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We do not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. 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