Current Opportunities

Telecommunications Engineer -

• Broadband (video, data & voice) network design, planning, plans & specifications, acceptance tests, and trouble-shooting.
• Adapt latest fiber optic, wireline, wireless and IP technology to challenging rural environments and follow through to completion.
• Build relationships with new and long term clients.
• Professional but informal work environment.
• Must have excellent communication and project management skills.
• Must have or be on track to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) registration, must have passed Fundamentals Examination (FE) or pass within one year of start of employment.
• ABET accredited BSEE (Electrical or Electronics) preferred.
• IP Internetworking experience and credentials a plus, strong Internetworking experience and credentials may be considered in lieu of FE/PE path.
• This job is located in Columbus, Nebraska...great recreation, great schools, a great place to raise a family, 80 minutes from Omaha, 75 minutes from Lincoln, Nebraska.  Some travel required.

Telecommunications Resident Engineer/Staker/Tester -

• Responsible for all on-site engineering activities for Fiber-to-the-Home and Fiber-to-the-Node projects, supervise Construction Observers, daily logs, weekly progress reports and final documents; select construction corridors for new construction, prepare construction sheets, assist with tabulation and preparation of plans & specifications, assist with preparation of permit applications.
• Must have: valid driver's license and good driving record, 5 to 10 years of telecommunications, engineering or construction management related experience; drafting training helpful, must be able to print legibly, think on your feet, and enjoy outdoor work.
• Projects are located in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Colorado.  Travel or relocation required.
• Full-time (with fringe benefits) and project-by-project positions available.

Telecommunications Construction Observer/Staker/Tester -

• Observe Fiber-to-the-Home construction for conformance to plans and specifications, record units placed for contractor compensation, review OTDR and source-detector test results, assist with running tabulation, weekly progress reports and final documents; select construction corridors for new construction, prepare construction sheets, assist with tabulation and preparation of plans & specifications, assist with preparation of permit applications.
• Inspect customer premises prior to Fiber-to-the-Home installation to determine optimal location of ONT.  Spanish language helpful.
• Opportunity for advancement to Resident Project Representative and other positions.
• Must have: valid driver's license and good driving record, 1 year of telecommunications, engineering or construction management related education or related experience; 3 to 5 years of specific experience preferred, drafting training helpful, must be able to print legibly, think on your feet, enjoy outdoor work.
• Projects are located in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Colorado.  Travel or relocation required.
• Full-time (with fringe benefits) and project-by-project positions available.

Coop/Intern Telecommunications Construction Observer/Staker/Tester -

• Observe Fiber-to-the-Home construction for conformance to plans and specifications, record units placed for contractor compensation, prepare daily log, markup construction sheets to document changes, test cable for shield integrity, review contractor OTDR and source-detector test results, assist with running tabulation, weekly progress reports and final documents.
• Inspect customer premises prior to Fiber-to-the-Home installation to determine optimal location of ONT.  Spanish language helpful.
• Both 6 month and 3 month opportunities are available.  Learn valuable telecommunications engineering and construction management skills.
• Must have: valid driver's license and good driving record, 1 year of telecommunications, engineering or construction management related education or related experience; drafting training helpful, must be able to print legibly, think on your feet, enjoy outdoor work.
• Projects are located in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Colorado.  Travel or relocation required.

Engineering Technician/Drafter

• Proficient in using AutoCadd Software with an emphasis on GPS/GIS data manipulation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; i.e. Excel and Access
• Survey or Electrical background a plus.
• Individual will work closely with electrical planning engineer in regard to GPS and GIS mapping, which could include some field work.
• A combination of office and field work, including some overnight travel is required.