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CenturyLink is an industry-leading provider of communications, high speed Internet and entertainment services from coast to coast.  Our combination of business and residential service solutions - including home and wireless voice solutions and digital television - provide innovative solutions to our customers.  CenturyLink is proud to be a participant in the U.S. General Services Administration Networx program, the largest communications services contract in the world.  CenturyLink offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the communications industry into the future.

Job Description The Engineer II responsibilities include design and preparation of Engineering Work Orders for all growth whether Land developments, new buildings, single line requests, Government & Safety, Preservation, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, Road Relocation, augmentation projects and circuit/special circuit requests. Utilizing the following tools; Bidmaster/Fireworks, JDS, FORTE, NDTT, ARMOR, NDS, ACAD.

 Prepare detailed field notes for OSP projects to construct. Apply for all governing authority permits. Maintain positive interaction with Internal and External customers; maintain open conversation with Planning and all company departments providing high quality of service to the CenturyLink customers.

Manage workload for a given area.

Minimum Qualifications: Communications Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience. Computer skills, including Email-Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access. Maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Additional hours may be required as needed. Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record. MVR check required. Must demonstrate complete ownership of various projects from inception to completion. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a multi-tasking, result oriented position in a deadline focused department. Five years applicable engineering experience related to RUS - legacy CenturyLink and legacy Quest background Outside Plant a plus. Experience in outside plant, aerial, buried underground and utility construction. Must perform work with minimal supervision for a designated area, including potential for any special projects as determined by management with-in the company. Be able to take a project from planning, design through construction to closeout. communications OSP engineering experience. *

Computer skills, including Email-Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, ACAD and Qwest legacy systems. *

Work with Planning, BNG (Operations) and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets.

* Maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities

* Excellent oral and written communication skills *

 Additional hours may be required. * Valid driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record.

 * Must demonstrate complete ownership of various projects from inception to completion. Preferred Qualifications:

* Previous experience in a multi-tasking, result oriented position in a deadline focused department.

* Five years applicable engineering experience related to RUS - legacy CenturyLink and legacy Quest background OSP/ISP a plus.

 * Required experience in outside plant, aerial, buried, underground and utility construction.

 * Must perform work with minimal supervision for a designated area, including potential for any special projects as determined by management with-in the company

* Be able to take a project from planning, design through construction to closeout *

 Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and perform under pressure. * Must negotiate timeframes for completion and meet critical deadlines.

No Discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.