Project Engineer - Fiber OSP

Ditesco, an ESP Associates company, is a Fort Collins based program management, project management, construction management and civil engineering firm that focuses on delivering high quality services tailored to our client’s needs. Our team is dedicated to continually improving and learning from our past work, and we firmly believe in a collaborative and inclusive work approach. Our work has spanned over 17 years of service to the northern Colorado community. We have been trusted with delivering projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities, transportation, utilities, dams, public spaces, municipal broadband, and vertical buildings. Ditesco possesses the ability to ensure a project is delivered wholly and successfully. We focus on providing value through trust, dedication, and hard work, utilizing a total project delivery philosophy that provides clients with a complete management effort from project conception through final close-out.

SUMMARY

As a Project Engineer for Fiber Outside Plant at Ditesco, you will provide fiber design and construction oversight for telecommunications/broadband infrastructure projects across the region

COMPENSATION

Ditesco offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, health care; 401k, paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and performance-based bonuses.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:

• Work at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
• Perform design of broadband outside plant fiber cabling, conduit routing, vault placement; develop splice cards and other telecommunications technologies as may be applicable.
• Assist with managing and supervising project controls (cost, schedule, quality).
• Assist in performing project schedule analysis using project management scheduling software.
• Attend weekly project progress meetings, and create, review, edit and distribute meeting minutes and supporting project documentation.
• Provides support for contract administration of various project types.
• Perform regular construction inspection and observation work to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and codes.
• Support coordination of work items, scheduling, and communication amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, the public, and others as needed.
• Assist in the performance of field layout verification, and construction-grade surveying and advise supervisor(s) on quality issues related to contractor’s work.
• Verify material and equipment received are compliant with approval submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
• Schedule and/or review testing of materials such as concrete, soil, and asphalt.
• Schedule and verify outside plant fiber optic cabling and equipment testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university (3-5 years of strong experience in fiber outside plant design may be substituted in lieu of engineering degree).
• Fundamentals of Engineering (EI) preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in engineering and construction, with an emphasis on industrial controls and fiber outside plant infrastructure, or project/construction management, and engineering experience related to private, municipal or federal agency projects.
• Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
• Understanding of construction phasing and practices and ability to implement this knowledge in accurate scheduling and project controls.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, and proposals, and assist with job cost management.
• Ability to prepare construction cost estimates for design and construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations; ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Microstation; ArcGIS; Microsoft Project scheduling or similar software. 

WHY WORK FOR DITESCO?

Ditesco’s mission is all about enriching our client’s project delivery experience by providing exceptional service and value. We do this by maximizing relationships to deliver successful projects that enhance communities. And the honor code we stand by is being dedicated, honest, collaborative, and trusted.

When you join Ditesco, you’ll:

• Join an award-winning program management, project management, construction management, and civil engineering firm
• Work in a challenging work setting that encourages growth, career development, and stretch goals
• Enjoy rewarding career opportunities within the community and the ability to make a positive impact where you live
• Collaborate in an inclusive work environment enriched by a diverse portfolio of projects
• Hone your archery skills or belly laugh at a comedy club with our Fun Committee events
• Attend annual summer BBQs, holiday parties, and company retreats
• Receive competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Language Skills 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and people in the construction trades to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts in resolving construction-related issues. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients.

Mathematical Skills 
Ability to apply mathematical concepts necessary to perform structural, highway geometry, and hydraulic calculations at a professional engineering level. Ability to develop, analyze and manipulate financial plans, forecasts and budgets.

Reasoning Ability 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, uneven terrain, underground or confined space conditions, building heights, and elevated workspaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud requiring appropriate hearing protection.

Travel Requirements
May be required to travel to projects greater than 50 miles from the main office location. May be required to perform work at remote job sites for varying lengths of time.