Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer I/II

Outside Plant Engineer

Windstream'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.

Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper. Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities. Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant engineering projects. Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way. Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion. Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor. Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments. Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems. Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market).

Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance. Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player. Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions. A love of solving problems and building solutions. Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role.

CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs. Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering. Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies. 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.

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% 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% Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle 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% Driver's License

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans + 401K Plan + Health & Flexible Savings Account + Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans + Educational Assistance Plan Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings.