Project Engineer, Broadband

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions 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 our Houston, Texas office.

The successful candidates most important qualifications include :

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 REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and / or standing for extended periods of time.
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations.
• Repeated motions (e.g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying).
• Communication with other employees and clients.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and job sites for observations will be required.
• Job site observations factors could include : walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (e.

g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.

• Extended use of electronic devices (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).
• Use of cutting tools and equipment (e.g., plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter).

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.