Filed Engineer ASE (Huntsville, Alabama) at Startech Network Inc.
Huntsville, AL 35801
About the Job
Startech Networks, Inc. is seeking OSP Field Engineers with US Work Authorization to join our growing team in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Candidates will receive $359 per mile of fiber that they plan to have laid on a 1099 contract basis.
Qualifications:
Field Engineer must have both IQGeo and QGis application experience to complete fielding packages for our client.
Field Engineer must have both IQGeo and QGis application experience to complete fielding packages for our client.
This position requires the individual to have knowledge of Outside Plant. Both fiber and copper. They will be responsible for drafting field notes showing detail for existing and proposed fiber and copper cabling; for either aerial, buried, or a combination of the two environments. These notes will then be passed along to a designer so a CAD version can be generated. The individual will need to be adapt to conduit layouts, building entrance conduits, riser facilities, aerial utility routes, join-use pole routes, etc.
The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to properly and accurately measure facility routes; aerial and underground. While also maintaining accurate notes in regards to what you are measuring/recording/surveying. This person would be engineering's "Eyes in the field". This position best suites someone with good orientation to detail.
Physical ability and dexterity. This position would require someone to be physically able to be on their feet for several hours at a time while surveying and fielding. Crossing ditches, walking off-road utility easements and the occasional steep incline are some possible challenges a field specialist would come across.
Must have an understanding of state route road systems and their relationship with utilities. You would need to know how to find the width of Right-of-way to best layout proposed facilities in accordance with state entity expectations and rule.
You would need to be able to decipher engineering work prints. Both telecommunication drawings, and state provided roadway layout drawings.
Self-sufficiency and the ability to work with little or no supervision, while accomplishing the task at hand with expected quality of work and timeliness.
Problem solving, and the ability to identify issues within OSP and communicate them to Engineering for resolution/further investigation.
Computer application experience required: Google Maps, MS Outlook, MS Word.
Perform field surveys and accurately capture field data as required for design. This includes correctly identifying field conditions that will have an impact on design.
Accurately relate field conditions via paper drawings, electronic devices, photographs, or other formats specified, back to the project manager and/or client.
Accurately record the data and measurements using the standards and symbols required by the client in order to accurately relate the field conditions.
Have a solid working knowledge of equipment and plant located in the field and in use by the client, and correctly identify which items need to be documented.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivating, and be detail oriented.
Authorized to work in the United States
Background check, and motor vehicle record check.
Required Tools (i.e…engineering measuring wheel, Handhole Hook, Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses, Socket Set, Screwdriver Set, Can Wrench)… Specialty Tools to be provided by Startech Networks such as Ipad for IQGeo application, CVT pole stick (Ocalc), and Hastings 40 FT Height stick for measuring cable attachment(s) on poles.
Required Tools (i.e…engineering measuring wheel, Handhole Hook, Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Safety Glasses, Socket Set, Screwdriver Set, Can Wrench)… Specialty Tools to be provided by Startech Networks such as Ipad for IQGeo application, CVT pole stick (Ocalc), and Hastings 40 FT Height stick for measuring cable attachment(s) on poles.