Outside Plant Engineer I

About NoaNet

NoaNet is a non-profit mutual corporation providing telecom solutions and services and is headquartered in Gig Harbor, Washington. For over 20 years, NoaNet has operated a reliable public open-access broadband network that today totals over 3,800 fiber miles and touches every county in Washington State. Our organization provides rural areas access to broadband services, supporting more than 100 last-mile providers that serve more than 260,000 customers. NoaNet’s owner/members are nine public utility districts and a joint operating agency. Learn more about NoaNet at https://noanet.net.

Career Overview

An Outside Plant Engineer I is a position that supports the ongoing requirements of the growth and development of the NoaNet network. As the Outside Plant Engineer I your responsibilities will include a great deal of time in the field taking notes about the Outside Plant environment as NoaNet deploys new fiber infrastructure in the state of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities

• Prepare permit applications (WSDOT/ODOT/County/City) for easements, encroachments, and use of public right ofways

• Communicate with customers to review routing of NoaNet Fiber facilities

• Design pathway to the Fiber termination location using a combination of the internal design tools and field site verification

• Prepare detailed construction and installation drawings, estimates for equipment, labor, and material costs using tools provided by NoaNet

• Prepare engineering and design prints per NoaNet standards

• Coordinate with a contractor to schedule pending work orders

• Invoice verification with units designed vs used on the projects. Initiate work authorization request withsubstantiating drawings and documents for approval

• Perform field surveys and site surveys for middle mile and fiber to the home projects

• Maintain, upkeep and develop project documentation

• Construction management and inspection of outside plant projects

• Taking and collecting pole attachment information and providing applications for joint use

• Identification and management of the current infrastructure as well as new deployments

• Applying engineering design standards to aerial and underground pole/line cable including Joint- Use and Make Ready

• Other duties as assigned

Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in outside plant engineering, construction management and
• Facilities management and design is preferred
• PC literate and should have experience in word processing and use of spreadsheet software packages
• Working knowledge of network protocols, telecommunications equipment layout
• Ability to use Visio, Bluebeam, AutoCad, or other drafting solutions is desired
• Experience in OTDR and Spectrum Analyzers, Link Loss Budgets,
• Experience using fiber management software applications and Geospatial Information Systems

Availability and Travel Requirements

• Position requires on call and 24-hour availability
• Frequent travel is required

Other Requirements

• Driving a company car may be required: must have a valid current, state issued driver’s license with a clean driving record; must be able to provide proof of valid driver’s license and insurance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain

Location

• Spokane Valley Redwood Plaza Office location

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems
• 457b Optional Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Accidental Death and Long Term Disability Plan
• Combined Paid Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.  

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.