NEC Engineer

This position will work closely with the Account Executive and Lighting Coordinator to engineer lighting design projects. This position is responsible for analyzing existing lighting poles for possible small cell colocation opportunities. If the lighting pole will not work for colocation, then the Colocation Design Engineer will seek to identify alternative locations. Once a suitable location is found, this individual will design, engineer, estimate, and project manage colocation jobs within the state of Georgia. The candidate must be able to accurately bill communication providers according to individual contracts, correctly engineer job packages, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a timely manner. The selected candidate will be responsible for the daily tasks of engineering, designing, and estimating outdoor lighting systems according to the NEC code. This position will require the selected candidate to manage several projects at a time for government, commercial and industrial customers.

Duties:

• Work with the Colocation Product Manager, the Colocation Construction Coordinator, and others as needed to facilitate an effective small cell implementation according to all communication provider and industry standards.
• Conduct reviews of potential small cell locations in DistView, Google Earth and CSS to determine if they will be a candidate for small cell colocation.
• Complete all colocation engineering related fields in the Varasset workflow management tool.
• Ensure that all labor and materials are charged to the correct DWE for each colocation project and all parties are billed and paid correctly.
• Prepare jobs in a timely manner to satisfy customer's committed date
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with internal team (sales rep, coordinator, billing, leadership team)
• Verify voltage drop, ampere rating of wire and fuse sizes - Obtain any required permits for projects (DOT, State, City, County, etc.)
• Estimate job cost and order material
• Verify job sites to determine and minimize all hazards to installation and share this information with construction team.
• Manage multiple projects with an attention to job design detail
• Verify all construction charges upon completion and reconcile material and other charges as necessary
• Close jobs in a timely manner and meet monthly compliance requirements.
• Assist other departments with project designs, site visits and projects closeouts when needed

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communications skills (verbally and in written form) are REQUIRED;
• Ideal candidate will have a background in Transmission, Distribution, or Telecommunication
• Candidates with "Make Ready work" experience is preferred (A general understanding of "Make Ready Work" refers to all work performed or to be performed to prepare conduit systems, poles or anchors and related facilities for the requested occupancy or attachment).
• Candidates with 0-5 years of experience will be considered - co-ops, EOC, internships preferred
• Former lineman with strong computer skills will be considered
• Any experience with 4G/5G installations would be a plus but not required.
• Understanding of Pole loading would be good but again not required.
• Proficiency with a computer including the ability to use Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4 plus years of equivalent experience, Bachelor of Science in Engineering desired.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels and across organizational groups to include both internal and external customers.
• Organizational, analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within project timelines and budgets.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to grasp concepts and the changing technology associated with the wireless industry.
• Safety leader that follows the Core Safety Beliefs.
• Established as a role model in emulating all Southern Style values, must have reputation of being highly ethical and fair.
• Team player that builds relationships both internally and externally, leads in time of crisis, manages conflict, maintains customer focus and contributes to the success of others.
• Self-motivated to recognize opportunities and attain goals with minimal supervision or work direction.
• Possess innovative problem-solving skills to identify solutions to unique circumstances.
• Minimum of 2 years of distribution engineering or electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC code preferred.
• High aptitude of analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Behavioral Attributes
• Self-motivated
• Use creative problem-solving skills to identity complex work designs
• Team player/leader - Personal accountability and project ownership.
• Customer focused.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

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