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Why CCI? CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60+ years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employees’ hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!

Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.

We are seeking OSP Design Engineers to assist with the design and production of engineering deliverables on complex overhead and underground utility distribution projects. This position may require interfacing with utility clients, customers, and the potential for collaboration with multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and development of distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and new feeder design.
• Design aerial path based on field data and engineering best practices.
• Ensure that all designs and new attachments satisfy utility standards and relevant codes (E.G. NESC / GO95 standards).
• Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution.
• Research and document requirements on aerial construction by pole owner or customer for whom the work is being performed.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Pole Loading Design and Analysis, both internally and externally to CCI’s customers.
• Determine Right of Way (ROW) locations.
• Determine the correct customer template to be used in the creation of construction and permitting drawings.
• Complete ROW permitting and submittal as needed on behalf of the facility owner.
• Confirm all deliverable documents are complete at project handoff with minimal direction.
• Meet with Project Designers to review project data and the ability to input that data into OCALC or similar software.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Create and promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to employees, the public and customers. This includes ensuring that the service and quality provided to customers is satisfactory.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications we are looking for

• 3 years’ relevant electric utility distribution design experience required.
• Proficient with pole loading analysis software (e.g., O-Calc Pro, Katapult, PoleForeman, Spidacalc, PLS-Pole) required.
• Complete the design of OSP projects, aerial, buried, and underground using AutoCAD, Adobe, GIS, and Excel with minimal direction.
• Experience with utility engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas.
• Experience in the Utility industry, permit completion and coordination.
• Basic understanding of utility design, engineering concepts, and design tools.
• Demonstrated track record of process improvements using new techniques, technology, or concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well and efficiently with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision; highly responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to embrace corporate values, understand the company vision, and exemplify CCI leadership behaviors.

Shift is full-time Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CST. Must be flexible, and willing to work outside normal business hours, as necessary.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

CCI Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.