Telecommunications Engineering Technician jobs in Houston, TX

Primary Services is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Outside Plant Fiber Network Ride Out & Design Technician. The primary responsibilities include designing and completing construction plans and permitting applications for new construction of fiber-optic facilities, both aerial and underground.

This is a direct Hire with great benefits and competitive pay!

Key Roles for the Position:

• Route Design
• Permit and Data Collection
• Cost Estimation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine fiber routes and design construction plans for both aerial and underground facilities.
• Complete permitting applications for new fiber optic construction projects.
• Obtain appropriate attachment heights for pole permit applications.
• Participate in and conduct field meetings with joint, public, or private utility operators.
• Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Aerial Fiber Optic Cable Design experience.
• Familiarity with power poles, including Height of Attachment, space requirements, class of pole, guying, anchors, cable re-arrangements, span lengths, and pole replacements.
• Ability to safely and legally operate a vehicle for travel to and from job sites.
• Fiber Optic Underground route design expertise, including the placement of hand holes.
• Ability to provide a turn-key design from hub site to customer premises.
• Experience with GPS coordinates (Confidential).
• GIS Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Centerpoint and AT&T Construction standards.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable construction industry standards.
• Familiarity with TxDot, Harris County, Railroad, and other local permitting entities.
• Extensive knowledge of NESC Requirements.
• Ability to measure aerial clearances.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (Microsoft Access preferred).
• Fluency in English (speak, read, and write) and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team, apply now to be a part of our growth journey!

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