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Traffic Project Engineer

Avacend, Inc.

Traffic Project Engineer

Cary, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description, Required Skills, Education, Experience: Purpose: Contract-to-Hire opportunity. The Outside Plant Fiber Design Engineering Specialist / Engineer is responsible for either project conducting Fiber Optic detailed network design for middle mile and last mile fiber based networks or Fiber to the Home project. It requires an in depth understanding of current fiber optic design standards and industry processes. It also requires a working knowledge of a GIS based design support software program and close coordination with site fielding staff and graphics personnel to support the final product. Typical OSP design responsibilities range from the initial determination of the pathway routing and construction alternatives based on site walk outs to final detailed design generation. The design engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content and document generation to support the placement of the physical fiber infrastructure supporting Outside and Inside Plant communication facilities. Responsibilities:  70% - Design formulation 20% - Design review and quality assurance 5% - Scheduling 5% - Local client interface •Evaluate, document and adhere to Client design requirements •Support design team in generating detailed network drawings in GIS software while supporting ongoing design conference calls. •Coordinate with the fielding team on specific site visit schedules and data gathering requirements. •Create high level preliminary route design and facility specifics to manage fielding request instructions. •Perform detailed ISP designs specifically adhering to design standards provided. •Calculate and generate all necessary splicing prints/port assignments and power loss budgets. •Support the team by participating in the mentoring of other new design team members. •Perform design within allocated budgets and time frames. •Provide design lead with updates on progress and roadblocks. •Advise the Engineering Lead regarding design progress and roadblocks discovered during the design process. •Participate in developing process improvement concepts. Project Execution Responsibilities: •Review fielding and client change request to manage the scope of work changes and design criteria. •Produce change order documentation •Perform detailed design in 3-GIS based systems. •Review designs for quality and cost improvements. •Support design via any jurisdiction permits drawings required. •Understand project milestones. Monitor status of milestones, and provide regular updates. •Help Maintain project records and files, in Documentum and SharePoint. •Support QC and as built efforts with design changes/updates. Minimum Qualifications:  All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment:  Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation), and oils. May be required to use respiratory systems as a result of fumes, mists, gases, to comply with governmental regulatory requirements.  Preferred Skills, Education, Experience: •Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities. •Typically a minimum of 3+ years related related work experience in OSP and/or ISP fiber detailed design. Highly prefer 5+ years related work experience. •Experience in interpreting client request and apply design standards to work product. •Possesses a deep understanding of inside and/or outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure alternatives available. •Familiar with construction focused on middle mile fiber builds. •Knowledge/experience with Web Applications and the GIS design domain. •Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills. •Flexible and able to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions. •Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously. •Functions as a technical specialist with minimal supervision. Preferred Non-Technical (Lominger) Competencies: • Learning on the Fly • Problem Solving • Intellectual Horsepower • Written Communications • Drive For Results • Decision Quality • Informing • Listening • Dealing with Ambiguity Preferred Technical Competencies: • Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline • Basic knowledge of other disciplines • Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned • Basic industry knowledge and technology trends • Basic knowledge of company quality program • Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles • Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration • Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating • Basic knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process 

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION:

    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant preferred
    • BLS Certification preferred

    ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
    • Ability to work weekends and holidays