Utility Infra Design Engineer – Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning, design, and quality assurance of telecommunications outside plant infrastructure initiatives.

• Create and evaluate underground OSP designs for fiber optic network installations.

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

• Conduct route assessments and constructability analyses for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

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

• Prepare construction drawings, profile sheets, detailed designs, and permit documentation.

• Carry out technical reviews of Utility Infrastructure Telecom Design Quality Control packages.

• Ensure adherence to client standards, engineering specifications, construction criteria, and municipal, DOT, utility, NEC, NESC, and client-specific guidelines.

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

• Detect design shortcomings and propose corrective measures.

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

• Aid in resolving utility conflicts, planning relocations, applying for permits, and responding to agency reviews.

• Engage in design review and constructability discussions.

• Provide engineering assistance during the construction phase.

• Address contractor inquiries, RFIs, and requests for field modifications.

• Analyze field conditions and suggest engineering solutions.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and relevant engineering software.

• Experience in designing and reviewing underground conduit systems and telecommunications facilities.

• Familiarity with AutoDesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, utility conflict analysis tools, and digital engineering/model-based design methods.

• Practical knowledge of utility coordination, permitting procedures, and right-of-way regulations.

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

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

• Understanding of underground utility engineering, subsurface utility coordination, and utility conflict evaluation.

• Acquainted with NEC, NESC, DOT, utility accommodation policies, and telecommunications industry standards.

• Knowledgeable about fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction methodologies.

• Experience conducting quantity takeoffs, cost estimation, and constructability assessments.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Submission of relevant Autodesk Civil 3D design samples is required.

• Professional references may be requested.

• PE license or EIT certification preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Paid time off.

• Leave of absence options.

• Additional voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Insurance for business travel.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1.