Utility Infra Design Engineer – Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Create and assess underground outside-plant telecommunications designs for fiber optic network installations.

• Design systems for conduits, duct banks, manholes, handholes, roadway crossings, and utility corridors.

• Conduct route evaluations and constructability assessments for both greenfield and brownfield initiatives.

• Integrate utility conflicts, right-of-way limitations, environmental factors, and permitting needs into designs.

• Generate construction drawings, profile sheets, details, and permit documentation.

• Perform technical evaluations of Utility Infrastructure Telecom Design QC packages.

• Ensure compliance with client specifications, engineering mandates, construction standards, as well as municipal, DOT, utility, NEC, and NESC regulations.

• Assess conduit sizing, bend radii, separation criteria, depth of cover, pulling calculations, and access structures.

• Identify design shortcomings and provide engineering recommendations for corrective measures.

• Collaborate with utility owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, and permitting bodies.

• Assist in resolving utility conflicts, planning relocations, submitting permit applications, and responding to agency reviews.

• Participate in design review meetings and constructability evaluations.

• Offer engineering support during the construction phase.

• Review contractor inquiries, RFIs, and requests for field changes.

• Assess field conditions and propose engineering solutions.

• Assist in the development of as-built documentation and project closure records.

• Work collaboratively in a remote setting with multidisciplinary engineering teams, utility stakeholders, permitting agencies, and construction personnel across various geographic areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, along with 2 years of relevant experience, or a proven equivalent of experience and/or education.

• Availability to work from 12pm to 8pm Pacific time.

• Experience in civil infrastructure, utility design, telecommunications engineering, or OSP design.

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and associated engineering software.

• Background in designing/reviewing underground conduit systems and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Familiarity with utility coordination, permitting procedures, and right-of-way stipulations.

• Experience in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Background in supporting hyperscale, broadband, municipal, utility, or data center projects.

• Knowledge of underground utility engineering, subsurface utility coordination, and utility conflict assessment.

• Understanding of NEC, NESC, DOT, utility accommodation policies, and telecommunications industry benchmarks.

• Awareness of fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction methodologies.

• Experience in performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and constructability assessments.

• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, utility conflict analysis tools, and digital engineering/model-based design workflows.

• Candidates must submit relevant Autodesk Civil 3D design samples.

• Authorization for employment in the US is essential; sponsorship is not available at this time or in the future.

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Professional references may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leave of absences.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Resources to enhance technical knowledge and leadership capabilities.