Roseville, PA / Scranton, PA / Elmira, NY.| Please apply by submitting your resume and completed job application to jobs@empireaccess.com or visit indeed.com.

Job Summary: Budget, design, implement and follow-through fiber builds and FTTH designs. Work side by side with central office to verify capacity of fiber plant and backbone fits the needs of the design. Contact and maintain relationships with municipalities, towns, villages, and city districts for expansion. Maintaining the integrity of Empire fiber plant. Drawing, processing, tracking, and coordinating service orders for customers. Follow through process of permit application and final permitting. Process and complete build outs with staking sheets, permits, splicing documents, etc. Bidding and issuing purchase orders via accounting to award make ready. Work with residential customers for easements and right of way.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and budgeting builds in neighborhoods and cities for Empire FTTH growth.
  • Contacting land or property owners to share design and gain approval for cable placement and service orders.
  • Responsible for properly permitting construction projects and for maintaining maintenance permits in the various municipalities that Empire operates in.
  • Developing standards and utilizing a vast array of equipment and techniques to feed underground neighborhoods and aerial facilities.
  • Become proficient in understanding fiber network construction, design and develop a thorough understanding of fiber optic specifications. Both backbone and central office equipment.
  • Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Knowledgeable in outside plant engineering practices and the telecommunications industry.
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Knowledge of roadways and pole owners
  • Multi-tasking
  • Project Management
  • Able to work alone or in a group.
  • Ability to read a map.
  • Work with .KMZ, .KML, .PDF and .JPEG files.
  • Previous training experience. Strong interpersonal communications skills. Ability to work with Mapping system, Google Earth, Excel, and Email.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:

  • Two-year associates degree and five or more years of industry experience with a minimum of two years in telephony.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 8-10 week on call rotation with other engineers- after training.

*Empire Access is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring equal employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status. We promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to benefits. If you require assistance or believe you’ve experienced discrimination, contact the Human Resources Department. Join us in our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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