Position Summary

　　Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

　　The position will support the IT Telecommunications Engineering Construction group. Telecom Construction team is responsible for the design, engineering and coordination of the physical construction and splicing of aerial and underground fiber projects, physical construction related to Telecommunication buildings and towers, Fiber optic standards, and support of Telecom Operations with fiber optic repair support. They will provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　Review, prioritize and complete projects involving construction of aerial and underground fiber projects

　　Participate in the development, review and documentation of the enterprise fiber optic standards involving fiber optic cable, construction, testing and acceptance.

　　Coordinate fiber repairs on fiber outages in coordination with Telecom Operations and will develop controlled splice procedures (MOPs – Method of Procedure)

　　Build and foster strong relationships and partnerships with Business Units (Transmission, Distribution, etc.), Inspectors/Construction Coordinators, Construction companies / crews.

　　Support a strong construction safety culture and facilitate the execution of safety standards and practices.

　　Review, prioritize and categorize projects

　　Engineer and design fiber routes including railroad, river and highway crossings including working with Right of Way team for proper permits

　　Procure fiber optic cable, equipment and accessories including bid process as needed

　　Work with Design and Documentation team to create construction, splicing and as-built drawings

　　Select and manage Inspectors and construction contractors

　　Provide project coordination including attending weekly meetings and field site visits

　　Review, document and promote fiber construction and installation standards

　　Follow Construction team processes and standards

　　Provide technical support to Telecom Operations as required

　　Promote safety standards and practices

　　Develop Internal / External partnerships and relationships

　　Work under supervision of Engineer IV, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers

　　Education and Experience Requirements

　　Five to eight years of experience in aerial and underground fiber and copper communication cable engineering, operation and construction related methods, procedures and technologies

　　Five to eight years of experience in Detailed fiber system optical and route design

　　Five to eight years of experience with communications tower and facilities engineering, operation and construction related methods, and procedures

　　Five to eight years of experience managing contract construction/installation work teams

　　Five to eight years of experience planning and budgeting network additions and changes

　　Five to eight years of prioritizing projects and tasks

　　Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, or telecommunications or related discipline is preferred

　　PE or RCDD preferred, but not required; OSHA 30-hour training a plus

　　Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

　　At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

　　Hiring diverse talent

　　Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

　　Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

　　Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

　　Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

　　About Actalent

　　Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.