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Engineer I/II-OSP

Company: Windstream
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Job ID:23001369

About the Role:

Windstream's team of Outside Plant Engineers I/II connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics.

What You'll Do:

  • Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper
  • Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities
  • Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of Outside plant engineering projects
  • Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way
  • Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion
  • Engineer/design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
  • Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
  • Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
  • Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average; varies per market Do you Have?
    • Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Outlook
    • Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance
    • Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player
    • Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions
    • A love of solving problems and building solutions
    • A college degree in Engineering or similar discipline and/or 2+ years technical experience Even Better:
      • CAD/E, Microstation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs
      • Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
      • Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies Our Benefits:
        • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
        • Identify Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
        • 401K Plan
        • Life and AD&D, Spousal Life and Child Life Plans
        • Educational Assistance Plan
          About Us:

          Windstream is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers. The company also provides data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 150,000 miles.

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          Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

          Job Requirements
          Qualifications

          Minimum Requirements: College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4 years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.
        • This is a safety sensitive position.

          EEO Statement: Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Keywords: Windstream, Iowa City , Engineer I/II-OSP, Engineering , Iowa City, Iowa

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