Full-Time

Fiber Design Engineer

Posted on 4/18/2024

Loop Internet

11-50 employees

Provides gigabit fiber internet services

Hardware

Junior

Dunmore, PA, USA

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an outside plant position
Experience in ROW, private easement, and permitting with local, state, and federal entities
Knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities
Valid State Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Engineering design for outside plant
Proactive review of outside plant facilities
Maintain accurate cable records and updates
Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs
Apply for all permits as required
Maintain and investigate ROW's and easements
Assist with project cost estimates and budgets
Update records according to As-Builts
Support sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory as needed
Communicate with state, county, city, and national indices
Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction
Collaborate with Engineering team, department managers, vendors, supervisors, and technicians
Manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
Drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner

You may not realize it but communications infrastructure is all around you; from the tower your cell phone talks to, to the point of sale systems at your grocery store and gas station, the wifi system that your TV, Roku, or gaming system connects to, and the camera, security, and alarm systems at your local bank. We’re building a state of the art fiber optic network that will connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with incredible speeds that will create unimaginable opportunities to the residents and organizations in our communities.

Loop Internet is a rapidly growing regional fiber optic communications company. We’re proud of our team and the positive, supportive culture we’re building. We’re scaling our team and we want you to join us!

We are looking for a detail-oriented fiber design engineer. A Fiber Design Engineer is a unique and exciting role responsible for designing our fiber optic infrastructure. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of our outside plant design and associated work including cable routes, cable fiber size, MST and splice enclosure placement, cable records, and permitting for ROW’s and easements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering design for outside plant.
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements
Maintain accurate cable records and updates
Attend pre construction meetings for project designs
Apply for all permits as required (City, County, Townships)
Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements
Assist with project cost estimates and budgets
Update records according to As-Builts
Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.
Communicate with state, county, city and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes
Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench
Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include AutoCAD, Vetro Fibermap, etc.
Critical thinking skills, problem solving, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, department managers, vendors, supervisors and technicians.
Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.

Education and Experience

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outside plant position.
Outside plant construction project management experience and inventory management experience.
Experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state and federal entities.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities.
Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

Loop Internet

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Loop Internet is a compelling workplace for technology professionals focused on delivering high-speed internet services. By leveraging its own fiber-optic network, the company ensures unparalleled service quality and resilience, focusing on both technological advancements and superior customer satisfaction. This hands-on approach in a critical infrastructure sector provides employees with a stable and fulfilling work environment, where innovation in service delivery and infrastructure development is not only encouraged but essential.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 77%

1 year growth

↑ 166%

2 year growth

↑ 433%