Sr Engineer Plant (Make-Ready)

Ervin Cable Construction LLC is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer (Make-ready SME) to lead cross-functional teams in designing and implementing advanced systems and processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves coordinating with various personnel to produce construction drawings, planning new cable routes, and engaging with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with remote drafting and GIS personnel to produce construction drawings for the network
• Plan, design, and obtain permits for new cable routes
• Work as part of a multi-faceted team of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel, all with a common interest of delivering results to the customer
• Engage regularly with the customer’s engineering team and project management for updates and feedback
• Provide frequent project progress updates and risk assessments to the management team
• Design aerial and underground fiber optic routes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, plus at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
• Proficient with Excel & Word
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry standards
• Knowledge of regulations for OSP facilities
• Knowledge of aerial and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of government permit requirements
• Knowledge of OSP facilities, construction techniques and conduit records
• Knowledge of easement, right of way and permit documents
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Microstation or Geographic Information Systems
• Knowledge of fiber optic counts, fiber assignments and splicing schematics
• Physical abilities to routinely operate vehicle, walk, use keyboard and mouse
• Physical abilities to occasionally climb stairs and stand