Telecommunications Engineer jobs in New Mexico

OVERVIEW:  

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, Inc, a progressive, employee owned, consulting firm, is seeking to employ a qualified Resident Engineer to supervise telecommunications outside plant technical services staff performing cable staking, design, and count assignments – both aerial and buried.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manages and supervises project specific on-site activities associated with mapping, staking and/or construction surveillance activities of outside plant facilities with emphasis focused on quality, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Serves as a liaison between the company and the client providing services tailored to the needs of the client
• In consultation with the Project Manager, responsible for supervision, assessment, and implementation of work assignments at the field job site; assigns tasks and sets daily work responsibilities to assigned employees involved in staking, mapping and construction surveillance activities; inspects work regularly for conformance with company standards and design
• Manages and provides technical oversight to project on-site staff; orients and trains new employees; recommends or provides training to employees as needs arise; reviews time reports of staff and ensures accuracy
• Redlines construction prints and prepares "as built" records using staking sheets and schematics by revising drawings to reflect field changes.
• Interfaces with the client on a regular basis to ensure the company is meeting established expectations and delivery schedules/timelines; communicates regularly with the Project Manager concerning work, scheduling, and project coordination
• When needed, responsible for securing right of way and completing permits
• Negotiates with construction contract personnel and communicates with clients/employees/supervisors of changes or issues
• Investigates and resolves all customer complaints

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of Telecommunications Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of Outside Plant Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of RUS
• Must be able to work independently, travel weekly to job site as needed, possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass a substance abuse screening test.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary is dependent upon education, experience and credentials.  The benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, ESOP, and a 401k Plan.

HOURS:  Typically, Monday - Friday, but can vary depending on project

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer