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Position : OSP Field Engineer

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Purpose :

The OSP Field Engineer specializes in performing engineering activities at a job site or out in the field. The Field Engineer will gather field measurements, data, photographs, and notes for various work orders, attachment and occupancy applications, permits, developer plans, and other related Outside Plant (OSP) engineering activities.

Essential Functions :

• Gather, organize, and deliver OSP field engineering design specifications and notes per direction of Network Planners and Engineers

• Inspect, recommend, and solve work order obstacles and record discrepancies encountered in the field and refer back to Network Engineer

• Help validate and maintain land base and Continuing Property Records (CPR) for outside plant cable/pole records

• Field, validate, and respond to pole Notice of Intents (NOI), Pole Application Requests (PARs), and Conduit Occupancy Requests (CORs) received from the electric utilities and CLEC/carriers

• Gather and prepare necessary joint use and permit information to be used in applications submitted by Network Engineering with other utilities or municipal authorities for approval

• Assist in field audits as required

• Inspect poles, guys - strands, conduits, manholes measure, aerial/underground distances, and other OSP support structure requirements

• Interface with engineering firms, developers, authorities, and other utilities to secure copies of plans for new developments, commercial complexes, public improvements, and projects requiring placing or rearranging of utilities

• Validate make ready estimates received by HT and find solutions to reduce or eliminate the costs

• Other related OSP engineering duties as required

Education :

• Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering from accredited college/university would be beneficial

Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses :

Must have a valid driver's license

Relevant Work Experience:

1 to 3 years in related field

• Demonstrated experience using and reading G/COMMs, Microstation or AutoCAD drawings desired

• Previous outside plant experience and/or a demonstrated understanding of outside plant network elements desired

• Previous experience drafting basic and complex work orders in G/COMM to add, upgrade, or remove copper, fiber, and pole outside plant facilities based on engineering instructions desired

• Previous experience updating landbase records using GPS or state plane coordinates desired

• At least 2 years drafting experience using Microstation or AutoCAD to develop and manipulate scaled drawings desired

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Familiarity with engineering CAD, costing and facilities record databases desired

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with customers

• Ability to interpret land records

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

• Available 24/7 for call outs, emergencies, special situations, etc.

• Work may be performed at various locations under varying conditions

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to lift, carry, set up, take down, climb ladders

• May require pulling, lifting heavy equipment

Salary Range: $70,000-$98,000

Aloha! Welcome to Hawaiian Telcom's listing of current job openings. Hawaiian Telcom, the premier telecommunications company headquartered in Honolulu, offers Hawaii's consumers and businesses a spectrum of telecommunication solutions, taking full advantage of proven and emerging technologies. We are focused on building and maintaining a diverse team of employees who are committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

We call the communities we serve home and giving back to these communities is an important part of our culture.

Hawaiian Telcom offers an amazing Mālama Hours Program, Employee Resource Groups, and organized corporate community service events that further strengthen our community relationships.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to U.S. Government requirements applicable to foreign-owned telecommunications providers, non-US citizens will be required to submit to an extensive government agency background check which will necessitate disclosure of sensitive Personally Identifiable Information.

Hawaiian Telcom and its subsidiaries is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualifying individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application and interview procedures. If you would like to request an ADA accommodation for any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact our HR Compliance Department at 513-397-0524 or send an email to ht.recruitment@hawaiiantel.com. If you should have any difficulty, you may use our alternative methods to express your interest in employment. A wonderful career awaits you!