Metronet · 1 day ago
Field Engineer
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMetroNet is one of the fastest growing 100% Fiber-Optic technology companies, known for its outstanding company culture and work environment. The Field Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with pole attachment agreements and overseeing the inspection of aerial and underground plant compliance.
InternetInternet of ThingsiOSMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Preform pre-inspection audits of existing plant and service drop attachments
Assist in assigning work to in-house and/ or contract partners to correct any deficiencies
Perform post inspections of remediation work that has been completed and ensure plant and service drops are in compliance with construction and safety standards
Reports to and assist Compliance Manager in performing inspections and oversite of attachment inspection and correction projects
Review, analyze, and propose recommendations for outside plant construction and service drop activities for the purpose of correcting attachment issues
Oversee field construction and service drop activities, including quality assurance
Ensure on-site jobsite safety
Interact with Compliance Coordinator – verify completion of accurate production records
Maintain day-to-day communication with the contract partners, in-house and Field Ops compliance team
Produce quality results in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Represent Metronet professionally to our customers, pole owner representatives and internal Metronet OSP and Field Ops teams
Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public
Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to company policies
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role
Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles
Identifies, photographs and map detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, services drop, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure
Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines
Gathers notes on buried, aerial, and underground cable systems and OSP supporting structures as assigned
Complete field surveys, quality assurance, redlines, asset documentation, etc. to determine best routes
Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles
Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information
Deliver detailed field notes & photographs
Identification of any potential violations and provide proposed corrective action
Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, fiber splicer, & laser rangefinder
Follow guidelines set forth by the Field Operations department and pole owner per agreements
Upon completion of the pole analysis, develop a cable placement plan to include cable all remedies required for new attachments to meet the NESC and NEC and pole owner protocol
Input data to a computer from field survey data, notes, photos, and sketches
Review proposed aerial construction and service drop placement and making recommended changes for pole attachments, facility types and necessary clearances
Ability to travel weekly with up to 75% travel as necessary to other cities and states
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Highschool or GED required
Associate or bachelor's degree in relevant engineering degree or equivalent related work experience required
Must have at minimum 3 years aerial and underground construction experience in the communications industry
Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric (NEC) sections that address the installation and maintenance of communications lines
Proficient knowledge in telecommunications engineering, construction principles and practices
Excellent computer navigation skills including design software and MS Office, specifically Excel
High level of initiative and productivity
Ability to work independently with limited direction
Demonstrated ability to problem-solving with strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Perform additional tasks as required
Preferred
Experience and knowledge with aerial, buried, and underground designs preferred
Experience and knowledge of fiber cable placement preferred
Company
Metronet
Metronet is a customer-focused company providing cutting-edge fiber optic telecommunication services, including high-speed Fiber internet.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
T-MobileKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.,Oak Hill Capital Partners
2024-07-24Secondary Market
2024-07-24Acquired
2021-04-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dave Heimbach
President & CEO
Sarah Overbaugh
Chief Financial Officer
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