Outside Plant Engineer

Outside Plant EngineerKinetic's team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics. This position can be filled in the following Iowa markets: Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Toledo, and Williamsburg.What You'll Do:Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copperAssist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilitiesOrganize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant engineering projectsUtilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective waySkillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completionEngineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and laborPerform administrative work relating to projects and assignmentsAssess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problemsConduct 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 writtenKnowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and OutlookAbility to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidanceAbility to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team playerAbility to analyze problems and priorities and make decisionsA love of solving problems and building solutionsAbility to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this roleEven Better:CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3GIS, or other similar design programsExperience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole dataPrevious telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineeringExperience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companiesMinimum Requirements:College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ 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. Types of Driver's License Required: Valid Driver's LicensePhysical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%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 - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fa x, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, VehicleExposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%Our Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans401K PlanHealth & Flexible Savings AccountLife and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance PlansEducational Assistance PlanUniti 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.