Engineer, Joint Use (Telecom)

ATCO Communications Services, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Joint Use Engineer to support a Texas-based client's FTTH and Ethernet programs. The role reviews and prepares joint-use, make-ready, permitting, and pole-loading-analysis packages, coordinates requirements with utilities and internal teams, maintains project tracking, and develops process documentation.

Responsibilities

Review submitted joint-use packages for accuracy and completeness, confirming all poles are accounted for and reconciling against B1s, denials, work prints (WPs), and KMZ files

Prepare work print markups for initial submissions and for responses to utility denials

Create and update KMZ files to reflect current pole, route, and attachment data

Prepare and maintain make-ready (MR) sheets and change requests (CRs)

Prepare pole loading analysis (PLA) packages and perform high-level checks before handoff to engineering

Clearly relay PLA, make-ready, and markup requirements to Fielders, Drafters, and Engineers

Prepare and route copper downsizing and removal permits

Keep SiteTracker and project tracking current with live status updates so weekly reporting stays accurate

Follow up with power utilities, CATV providers, and other attachers on package status, denials, and outstanding items

Build and maintain process documentation, including flow charts and illustrated SOPs for markups, permits, and KMZ workflows

Flag potential NESC and utility-standard issues for engineering review

Preferred

3+ years preferred

Experience with pole loading analysis (PLA) preparation or review

O-Calc familiarity is a plus

Experience with SiteTracker, Katapult, IQGeo, Ike, or similar joint-use and project tracking tools

Experience with copper downsizing or removal permits

Working knowledge of the NESC and joint-use/pole-attachment practices

Familiarity with CAD applications (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)

Pole Loading Analysis

O-Calc

SiteTracker

Katapult

IQGeo

Ike

Joint-Use Project Tracking Tools

Copper Downsizing Permits

Copper Removal Permits

NESC

Joint-Use Practices

Pole-Attachment Practices

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Benefits

Group Medical Plan along with voluntary Dental and Vision plans

401k Savings Plan with a company match

Company

Telecommunications contract engineering and project administration services

Snohomish, Washington, USA

https://www.atcotelecom.com/

Founded in 1979

51-200 employees

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in telecom joint use, make-ready, permitting, or OSP

Ability to read and interpret work prints, pole data, and OSP construction drawings

Highly organized, with the ability to track many packages and deadlines at once and keep records current

Clear written and verbal communication; able to relay technical requirements to field and design staff and to client contacts

Comfortable creating and editing KMZ files in Google Earth or similar GIS tools

Comfortable working in both Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive), since our client works in Google Workspace

Self-directed and quick to pick up new processes; asks questions when needed. Works well as part of a close team

3+ years preferred

Experience with pole loading analysis (PLA) preparation or review

O-Calc familiarity is a plus

Experience with SiteTracker, Katapult, IQGeo, Ike, or similar joint-use and project tracking tools

Experience with copper downsizing or removal permits

Working knowledge of the NESC and joint-use/pole-attachment practices

Familiarity with CAD applications (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Make-Ready, OSP Engineering, Telecom Permitting, OSP Construction Drawings, KMZ File Editing, Google Earth, Google Workspace, Pole Loading Analysis, NESC, SiteTracker

Preferred skills

3+ years preferred, O-Calc familiarity is a plus, Experience with copper downsizing or removal permits

Experience

2+ years