Professional Engineer I - OSP FTTH

Position Summary: Responsible for performing engineering work related to broadband networks. Develop plans, specifications, contract preparation, administration, and supervision as needed on assigned tasks to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with good engineering practice. Technically involved in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project. May occasionally supervise and schedule the work of other team members.  

Responsibilities:
• Design and develop fiber OSP and Network Equipment. 
• Prepare feasibility studies and cost modeling. 
• Plan resource allocation, schedules, and inspections. 
• Develop and review contracts. 
• Lead client and vendor meetings. 
• Serve as the technical lead for all cross functional groups. 
• Inspect construction sites as needed.
• Ensure the oversight and sign-off on a project is the highest engineering standard and assurance of quality.
• Take responsibility for continuing education and certifications.
• Work with at least 1 Client as Thought Leader and Account Management.
• Present at least 3 training session for the group annually.
• Present at least 1 session at a conference (public speaking) annually.

• Execute clients’ existing strategies or plans by helping ensure work performed meets expectations (schedule, budgets, resources, quality), providing clear updates, deliverables, and progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders, addressing needs responsively and professionally, and identifying opportunities for process improvement or adjustment.

• Maintain a predictable communication cadence (weekly to monthly) that keeps clients informed and supported throughout the engagement, balancing proactive updates with respect for client autonomy. 

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

Experience:
Required: 
• Minimum 4 years engineering experience in broadband projects with an emphasis in Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Fiber Optical Distribution Networks, or IT Networks.
Preferred:
• At least 4 Telecommunications certifications.
• Expertise on at least 2 industry regulations.

Licenses, Certifications, Training Requirements: 
• Must be Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), in at least 1 US state.
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors:
• Work is primarily computer work, and most assignments are performed in an office type environment.
• Flow of work involves normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination much of the time.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Location: Remote; must live in the United States. 

Travel: Travel up to 20% of the time. 

Finley Engineering Company, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

In the spirit of pay transparency, the starting base pay range for this position is exclusive of benefits. If you are hired at Finley Engineering, your base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience related to the position. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and will also consider internal equity of our current associates as a part of the final offer. Hiring at the high end of the range would not be typical.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Finley Engineering does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this employment position.