Make Ready Engineer Tower Engineering Professionals Fiber Division is currently seeking a Make Ready Engineer for a full-time position located in Charlotte NC or Raleigh NC. TheMake Ready Engineeris responsible for make-ready work associated with new fiber network builds to include: dark fiber enterprise E-Rate and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) projects. Common scope of work would involve fiber installation assessments coordination with pole owners permitting right-of-way and related tasks to facilitate proper design and construction work. Given the geographic scope of responsibilities the incumbent will need to occasionally travel to areas where construction activity is ongoing. Duties & Responsibilities - Learning understanding and application of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards for wire attachments spacing regulations on a power/telephone pole and in the midspans
- Production of analyzing existing and proposed attachments to power/telephone poles for Make Ready Engineering (MRE) and pole loading analysis (PLA)
- Maintains project production needs for detailing Pole Data Reports by analyzing mathematically and judiciously approaching a new proposed communication attachment
- Data entry of mathematical analysis for wire attachments into set and standardized spreadsheets
- Critically assessing whether fiber optic routing should remain aerial or underground for a design team using proprietary company knowledge
- Maintain good communication with employees and managers to assure timely and efficient completion of jobs proper communication of issues and proper documentation of the entire process
- Working closely with a design team to coordinate pole application permits and communicate the need for design changes per pole analyses
Qualifications - Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering and/or relevant professional experience directly related to Make Ready Engineering and Pole Loading Analysis of utility poles.
- Understanding of NESC communication and electrical pole spacing standards is preferred
- SpidaCalc or OCalc required with GIS software proficiency preferred
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects coupled with experience in working with fast-paced engineering in a production environment
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Critical thinking and mathematical mind
- Flexibility to work shift differential hours
- Attention to detail is a must
- High integrity and work ethic
- Must have good working knowledge of computers Microsoft Office and Google suite applications
- Valid form of identification
Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer May experience long hours of standing and moving Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $58k - $75k Based on Experience Travel: 25% TEP is an equal opportunity employer.
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