Job Description

About the Role:

Windstream’s team of Outside Plant Engineers are vital team members who represent our leading telecommunications brand that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of Outside Plant Engineers care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Our Broadband Engineers create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.

What You’ll Do:

• Work directly with developers, builders and planning boards to help ensure we prepared to install the needed facilities to activate customers on time
• Helping choose a provider for the customer once customers are moving in
• Working hand-in-hand with Engineering, Planning and Construction teams to meet all milestones and commitments.
• Building relationships with developers, builders, planning and zoning boards.
• Working in OSP Field Engineering
• Work with Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Word
• Conduct 30% of work in field and 70% in the office on average, may vary.
• Assess situations, seek multiple perspectives, gather information, if necessary identify key issues, to solve complex problems.
• Organize complex activities for development, implementation, and maintenance of large projects
• Utilization of sound Engineering practices.
• Apply strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform successfully in a fast-paced environment.

Do You Have?

College degree in Engineering (EE or Civil, preferred) or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience, or, 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.

Even Better: 

• Design experience with moderately complex outside plant equipment installation, modifications and upgrades
• PMP and/or Six Sigma certifications
• Computer software knowledge to include Microsoft Office, Custom Planning Tools, and Databases
• Ability to stay current with the economical and technological developments in the industry.
• General knowledge of EPM, JobTrac, JD Edwards, GComms and CAD/E systems (Microstation)

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

About US:

Windstream Holdings is a privately held communications and software company. Windstream offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S. The company also provides premium broadband, entertainment, and security services through an enhanced fiber network to consumers and small and midsize businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. 

Windstream DEI&B Statement:

Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and the inclusive, equitable culture we are building fosters belonging and empowers each one of us to create amazing customer experiences.  

Our Employee Resource Groups:

WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group

WOW – Women Employee Resource Group

WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group

WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group

WARG – Ability Resource Group

LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group

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