Outside Plant Engineer

Description:

We are looking to add Outside Plant engineers to join our service team. The position requires an individual who has mechanical aptitude, and is dependable, safety minded, and works well within a team environment. You will be responsible for hands-on field service work and we are looking for technicians with various levels of experience ( Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3).

Responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
   

Working independently on complex projects typically over a 4-11 state area.

Assesses planned excavation/construction activities by non-Cogent agencies/organizations/companies for conflict with Cogent’s fiber cable.

Negotiates changes in excavation/construction activities to remove conflicts with Coagent’s fiber optics cable.

Analyzes and prepares cost effective OSP work orders including cost estimates, scope of work, specifications, and bid packages.

Supervises the engineering/construction activities of contract engineering and construction personnel as required to ensure safety and compliance with Cogent construction standards.