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Comcentric, Inc

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Utility Manager

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This position is primarily remote but includes periodic travel to field sites, utility offices, and ... Support understanding and oversight of AC/DC power systems used in telecom environments * Assist in ...

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Remote - Virginia What You'll Do: * Manage all AGFA imaging equipment in assigned territory. To ... * Assist peer Field Service Engineers (FSE) out of territory when needed and work load permits.

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Pre-Sales Engineer, P&C

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Probate Paralegal

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... clerks. * Assist clients with completing questionnaires, gathering required information, and ... Flexible remote work environment. * Opportunities for professional development and advancement ...

Lumen Technologies

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$105.79K - $141.05K/yr

... assist the Security Manager and Director with managing the personnel, physical, information, and ... Location This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. The Main ...

Lumen Technologies

Lead Product Marketing Manager

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$84.63K - $112.84K/yr

Conduct Market Research: Assist in competitive analysis and market research to identify trends ... Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote Requisition #: 342265 Life at Lumen Life at Lumen is human and ...

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TRACK Coordinator

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$18.50 - $23.50/hr

This position can be located in Woods Cross, Utah, Cheyenne, Wyoming, or remote U.S. Job Duties ... Support standardization and best practice adoption across sites. * Assist with special projects ...

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Utility Manager

Utility Manager

Comcentric, Inc

Remote

$55 - $58/hr

Contractor

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Field Operations Engineer / Utility Manager to support large-scale telecom infrastructure across the continental United States. This role is responsible for managing relationships with utility providers supporting inline amplifier (ILA) sites located approximately every 50–60 miles along major fiber routes.


The Utility Manager ensures utilities are properly coordinated, documented, and maintained while supporting operational reliability, compliance, and efficiency across a distributed telecom network.

This position is primarily remote but includes periodic travel to field sites, utility offices, and municipal locations.

What You’ll Do

Utility Coordination & Field Operations

  • Serve as the primary liaison with local electric utility providers supporting ILA and telecom sites
  • Submit, track, and manage utility applications and documentation requirements
  • Coordinate with utilities to resolve service, permitting, and infrastructure issues
  • Conduct site visits to review utility scope, as-built documentation, and one-line diagrams
  • Visit municipal or utility offices as needed for permitting discussions and issue resolution

Telecom Power & Infrastructure Support

  • Support understanding and oversight of AC/DC power systems used in telecom environments
  • Assist in identifying and resolving power-related operational issues in field deployments
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on utility design, capacity, and infrastructure requirements

Documentation & Reporting

  • Draft correspondence, applications, and formal utility documentation
  • Maintain accurate records of utility interactions, applications, and approvals
  • Support reporting of utility-related issues and status updates to leadership

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–10 years of experience in field operations, utility coordination, telecom infrastructure, or related engineering roles
  • Strong experience working with utility providers (electric, municipal, or cooperative)
  • Understanding of AC/DC power systems and telecom/network infrastructure environments
  • Experience with permitting, ROW (right-of-way), or construction coordination
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong collaboration mindset across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to proactively identify and resolve field or utility issues
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Ability to keep stakeholders informed and escalate issues appropriately

Work Environment

  • Hybrid of remote office work and periodic field travel
  • Exposure to outdoor environments during site visits (PPE required)
  • Collaborative team including engineers, construction managers, finance, and administrative partners
  • Fast-moving operational environment supporting a nationwide telecom network

Nice to Have

  • Experience with telecom providers (Lumen, CenturyLink, AT&T, Verizon, etc.)
  • Background in OSP (Outside Plant), fiber networks, or long-haul infrastructure
  • Experience with utility permitting or interconnection processes
  • Exposure to energy efficiency or infrastructure optimization initiatives

Why This Role

  • Flexible, remote-friendly structure with field variety (Travel: ~25% (U.S. field and utility site visits)
  • Exposure to large-scale national telecom infrastructure
  • Opportunity to work directly with utilities and infrastructure partners
  • Dynamic role with a mix of technical, operational, and coordination responsibilities
    Travel: ~25% (U.S. field and utility site visits)
    Employment Type: Contract
    U.S. Citizenship Required