Job Description
About Mainstream Fiber:
"Providing leading edge fiber-optic and broadband solutions in the communities we work and serve."
Mainstream Fiber Networks is a homegrown Hoosier company dedicated to helping customers like you connect to a better life - at work, at home, or at play. Our mission is to provide fast, reliable, fiber optic internet to underserved areas across the Midwest.
Why you should apply to be an Engineer:
- Permanent, Full-time Position
- Pay Range: $65K+ per year, based on experience
- 1st Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
- Access to Company Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- HSA
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401K
- Develop and maintain overall OSP system design for new market areas and existing OSP network
- Prepare and maintains detailed assignment documents of fiber projects and communicate these with fiber engineers.
- Perform aerial plant engineering, including coordinating make-ready and pole loading analysis with vendors
- Perform underground fiber OSP design
- Use CAD design software to produce fiber designs and bill of materials.
- Prepare permits related to ROW, Railroad, and DOTs.
- Perform QC of construction prints and splicing sheets submitted by outside contractors and other sources.
- Provide input on best practices, permit processes, field construction methods, and telecom products.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the department.
- Perform Legal Mandate/Road Relocation analysis and redesign
- Serving Area Planning for green field FTTH networks
- Complete other tasks/duties as assigned
- High School Diploma, or equivalent education, required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred.
- 3-5 years outside plant design experience with 1-2 years FTTH experience.
- Experience and understanding of outside plant engineering and construction techniques.
- Experience working with Outside Plant Engineering in the following systems: AutoCAD, and or client-specific GIS software preferred.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven Safety record and documented training and knowledge of OSHA requirements
- PON Fiber Network Planning Experience
- OSHA,CPR, or CDL certification/licenses, preferred
- Knowledge of OSP Engineering/Construction practices and standards.
- Understanding of aerial construction, including span lengths, pole loading, anchoring, guying and attachment heights, as well as familiarity with joint use regulations.
- Experience in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in identifying public Right of Way.
- Flexible, team player attitude, with the ability work on all aspects of a given project along with any other tasks beneficial to the company and its growth.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Excellent time management skills, and the capability to be mostly self-directed
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to Multi-task and Manage changing priorities.
- Project Management a plus.
What happens next?
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all our recruiter will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.