Project Engineer-Telecom Central Office

Project Engineers are responsible for developing the detailed specifications for the installation of telecommunications equipment in central office or customer premise locations. Duties will include: interfacing with customer technical
representatives, performing site surveys, writing detailed installation specifications, performing material and labor cost analysis, and providing technical and field engineering support. Knowledge of telecommunications transport technologies and central office environments and standards are a plus. It is the primary point of contact for the customer as well as for operations, installation and project management personnel on technical matters on assigned projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

Field travel for site surveys and project related meetings.
Preparation of proposals, based on site surveys, customer requests and standards.
Selection of materials to meet project installation requirements.
Preparation of detailed engineering and installation specifications.
Modification of customer drawings and data for projects.
Provide status on assigned projects.
Assure adherence to customer standards and practices.
Participation in quality activities for project engineering work.
Interfaces directly with customer field, center and central office engineers on scope and content of assigned projects.
Provide specific detail engineering information to customers for projects assigned.
Assist in customer inquiries to resolve technical issues.
Serve as primary point of contact for the customer on projects executed by the team.
Acts as technical leader on projects assigned.
Takes measures as necessary to satisfy the needs of the customer

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Central Office experience.
3-5 years project engineering experience in the telecommunications industry or related Central Office experience.
Telecommunications infrastructure and equipment engineering.
Ability to understand and work to strict customer standards.
Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
Acute sensitivity to customer needs and overall customer service.
Functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access.
Functional knowledge of basic computer aided design (CAD) drawing and editing software.