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Project Engineer, Broadband

5 months ago

Houston

Job DescriptionDescription: 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): • New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm, • Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources, • Compensation + Benefits // 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, • Paid Parental Leave // 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 adoptions cases, • Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays, • Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in a civil or related engineering discipline in which the degree would meet state eligibility requirements for licensing, required. Proficient // General understanding and practical experience; capable of working independently with growing efficiency. 2+ years of professional experience, EIT or PE may be required. • Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks. Familiarity with CobbFendley’s QA/QC Management System., • Skills including use of industry-standard computer software for the position (i.e., software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models)., • Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Design + Analysis // • Complete intermediate design and analysis tasks using determined software and criteria, under the direction of a Professional Engineer., • Work independently to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications of assignments., • Escalate unusual problems and work reviewed for application. 2. Compliance + Quality // • Utilize Company QA/QC processes and procedures to review tasks and documents. 3. Communication + Collaboration // • Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline and other disciplines. 4. Training, Learning + Advancement // • Utilize formal education and practical experience in assignments., • Attend internal or external training, as assigned., • Assist with onboarding and entry level training of Graduate Engineer I and II. 5. Client + Internal Satisfaction // • Work with internal clients daily, problem solve minor issues and escalate concerns when needed., • Attend client meetings. 6. Technical // • 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, • Support CobbFendley Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design or coordination tasks for various projects, • 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, • Learn to read and interpret plans for various project types, • Learn and understand Utility Coordination and Utility Construction Engineering and Inspection (UCEI)`, • Experience with traffic engineering principles and roadway design standards, • Familiarity with AASHTO and local DOT standards, • Familiarity with Railroad process, requirements and standards, • We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority., • We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability. Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required. • Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation., • Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces., • Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens., • Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard., • Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally., • Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder., • Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality., • Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices., • Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants., • Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools., • This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. • EEO is the Law (English), • EEO is the Law (Spanish), • Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records). CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings. Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law. A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law. CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures., • 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., • 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. Medication Disclosure: Employees and job applicants shall receive notice of the most common medications, either by brand name, common name, or chemical name, that may alter or affect a drug test. A list of such medications shall be developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Contesting Positive Results: An employee or job applicant who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the employer within 14 days after written notification of the positive test result. Responsibility to Notify the Laboratory: The employee or job applicant has the responsibility to notify the testing laboratory of any administrative or civil actions brought pursuant to this section. List of Drugs for Testing: A list of all drugs for which the employer will test can be supplied upon request, described by brand names or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names. Right to Consult the Testing Laboratory: Employees and job applicants are notified of their right to consult the testing laboratory for technical information regarding prescription and nonprescription medication.

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