Project Engineer, Broadband
CobbFendley

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveyingsolutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career?At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Project Engineer, EIT in ourHouston, Texas office.


The successful candidates most important qualifications include:

Required:

• Generic
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (EAC/ABET)required.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborating between field and office staff
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a high level of accuracy in calculations and design
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Broadband/Utility Design
• A base knowledge of wireline communication network facilities in the outside plant (equipment and material). Candidate should be familiar with conduit, cable, handholes/manholes, splice cases, slack loops, equipment cabinets, aerial attachments, and other relative physical components of the network.
• A base knowledge of wireless communication network facilities in the outside plant (equipment and structures). Candidate should be familiar with small cell nodes, macro towers, and DAS sites, as well as, the transport and power facilities to these wireless structures.
• Experience in utility design (preferably broadband/telecom). Candidate should be comfortable with receiving demarc and demand points from the client, walking the project site/route with clients, performing route analysis, high-level design, jurisdictional permitting review, develop and adhere to jurisdiction and client design requirements, prepare exhibits, coordinate with an internal CAD team for detailed design, QAQC of permit and construction drawings, interpret contactor redlines and QAQC as-built drawings.
• Strong coordination skills within utility design support groups. Candidate should be familiar with support services related to design, including but not limited to
  • Survey (1A, ROW, Boundary)
  • Subsurface Utility Engineering (Quality Levels – Testholes, Surveyed Appurtenances, Horizontal Locates, Records)
  • GIS/Project Controls (Project Management Tools, Online GIS Mapping for HLD/Planning/Coordination, Surface and Existing Utility Files for design, Asset Mapping and Management Tools)
  • ROW (Easement Research and Acquisition)
  • Broadband Field Services (Pole Inventory, Make Ready Engineering, Pole Loading Analyses, Field Audits)
• Utility Coordination for Civil/Site/Transportation Projects
• Ability to review and understand civic project plans in varying formats (federal, state, local, and developer entity projects)
  • Fully understanding the scope of the civic project and recognizing which plan sections (roadway/pavement, drainage, public utilities, bridge structures, etc.) can introduce conflicts with existing utility.
• Ability to review and understand utility as-built records, identify and clarify discrepancies, and project utility horizontal and vertical locations onto civic project plans.
  • Referencing profiles and cross sections, as needed, to demonstrate clearance of potential conflicts and detail on proposed relocation depths/offsets.
• Adept in working with PDF Software (Bluebeam preferably) to develop exhibits to include record overlays, conflict identification and analysis, proposed conceptual relocation designs.
  • Neatness and efficiencies in document markups, maintaining consistency across projects, and demonstrating engineering due diligence in ensuring alignment and scaling between records and project plans.
• Diligence in coordination efforts between utility owner, project owner and utility coordinators. Exercise interpersonal tact in managing expectations, de-escalating situations, knowing when to escalate internally, and overall being responsive and owning the coordination of utility conflict investigation and relocation efforts

Preferred:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Broadband/Utility Design, Utility Coordination projects
• Obtain E.I.T. certificate within six months and plans to pursue Professional Licensure
• Proficient knowledge and experience with office software to include dynamic tracking spreadsheets and PDF annotation software (programs or web-based)
• Familiarity with design and analysis software, such as Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and GIS
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities
• Work in a collaborative team environment and perform self QA/QC of work
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity
• Learn and maintain knowledge of client standards, rules, and requirements for planning, construction, and documentation
• Learn and understand equipment and material components of broadband networks, to include both OSP, ISP and Wireless
• Support CobbFendley Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design or coordination tasks for various projects
• Assist in preparing cost estimates
• Assist in developing/maintaining internal and external project schedules and deliverables
• Assist in maintaining client exhibits (KMZ & GIS) which define project scope of work
• Attend field visits, walks, and surveys for pre, during, and post construction of broadband network construction (power, fiber, small-cell node placements, auditing, etc.)
• Assist in reviewing design, permit drawings & GIS geodatabase deliverables (QA/QC)
• Assist Data Utilization and GIS technicians with locating and processing data for broadband needs and gap analyses
• Assist in responding to design questions from CAD Technicians
• Assist in responding to requests from clients
• Assist in the preparation of contracts, fee proposals, scopes of work, and invoices
• Organize and attend meetings with individual utility companies/owners and conduct on-site field visits
• Set up and maintain electronic files for received utility records
• Assist in interpreting various Subsurface Utility Engineering quality level data to analyze utility conflicts and develop concept plan
• Work with major utility companies, various pipeline companies, as well as state agencies and municipalities.
• Prepare utility progress reports, utility relocation schedules and track project deliverables, to include requesting/analyze as-builts from utility owners

PHYSICAL + COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Seated and Standing Position.Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility.Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement.Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion.Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement.Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling.Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements.Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work Environment.Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.
• Office Conditions.Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures), noise, and exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy).
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with handling electric power tools, cutting tools, plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter, and other equipment.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
• Noise and Allergens. Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar.
• Wildlife Hazards. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST/local time zone.

This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibly to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings.All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing any applicable pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: electronic consent for the pre-employment screenings, eleven-panel drug screening, ten-year federal, state, and county background verifications, three-year minimum motor vehicle record (MVR), unless a client requires additional (copy of a valid driver’s license is required), functional capacity exam (FCE), also known as a physical exam (if applicable).
• Work Authorization + Sponsorship.Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
• External Recruiting Agencies.CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.

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