Project Engineer - Fiber Network Design

6 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

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Telecommunications Network Design • Power Distribution Design • Outside Plant Infrastructure Design • Consulting • Construction Management

201 - 500 employees

📡 Telecommunications

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Description

• Assist the Project Manager to complete fiber communication design projects within scope, budget, and scheduling restraints. • The Project Engineer will also assist PM to develop, implement and communicate and operational plan for completing the project. • Monitor progress and performance against the project plan to ensure the established scope, schedule and budget is met for all assigned projects across all functions. • Display a forward-thinking and proactive approach by identifying problems or delays on a project and rectifying them before they eventuate. • Prepare engineering designs and work specifications and provide technical support for the engineering process. • Provide project progress reports and metrics to functional management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan. • Coordinate with the Project Manager, as required, to interface with external customers throughout the project life cycle to meet customer requirements. • Develop production schedule in accordance with project objectives, and estimated labor budget. • Develop and implement work breakdown structures to ensure the established scope, schedule, and budget are met for all program/project proposals, including project flow chart creation and change management. • Contribute/consult with preparing program/project proposals, change orders, and/or corrective actions. • Consults with SME(s), or acts as SME, to ensure projects and/or programs meet existing and new regulatory requirements. • Communicates and directs team project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders. • Works with Functional Manager and Supervisors on requisition of resources to meet project objectives; reviews allocation of resources and approves reprioritization, as necessary. • Coordinate with the Functional Managers/Supervisors to establish weekly Associate assignment schedules. • Work as part of a team with supervisors, providing feedback to assist in coaching and developing associates on their assigned projects. • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent is required. • A post-secondary degree in Engineering is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience – 5+ years of experience with fiber network engineering, design, operations, and/or project management is required. • Advanced field, drafting, and/or design knowledge. • Familiar with basic concepts, practices, and procedures used in Fiber Network Design projects. • Experience in project scheduling, cost controls, tracking, and reporting methodologies. • Knowledge of financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets. • Excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders. • Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check. • Computer literate – especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. • Willing to travel as needed, including overnight travel. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team, establishing, and sustaining relationships with colleagues and employees at all levels in the company. • Strong technical skills related to Fiber Distribution, Fiber Network Design, Fiber Network Expansion, Joint-Use, Permitting, and project management techniques. • Basic financial skills to make sound business decisions. • Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance. • Valid Driver’s License. • Ability to work during core work hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern – occasional weekend work may be required as duties demand. • Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive pay • Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma • 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time • Education and professional licensing assistance programs