Project Engineer - Fiber Optics Infrastructure

We’re seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll perform detailed engineering design with minimal supervision and contribute as part of the design team on a variety of projects. You’ll handle permitting, route planning, and detailed fiber network design while collaborating with Senior Engineers on unique or complex assignments. You’ll receive technical guidance on new design topics and ensure quality control through field inspections of fiber optic infrastructure, helping us deliver reliable, high-quality networks to our customers.

- Must Be Located in San Antonio, TX *

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be diving into quality control (QC) for multiple utilities, handling QC design for both pre- and post-construction phases. You’ll apply your technical expertise to ensure our projects meet all specifications, fully understanding the design requirements in your area. Leading small to medium or multi-discipline projects, you’ll guide Design Engineers and prepare detailed technical analyses. You’ll share insights with the team and engage with stakeholders to grasp the nuances of each task.

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), you’ll communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality. You will be expected to visit the project sites. You’ll also interact independently with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in our operations. Assisting the Design Coordinator, you’ll evaluate design personnel and assign tasks to Designers and Drafters. You’ll review vendor drawings, perform independent engineering reviews of simpler projects, and provide feedback. Additionally, you’ll offer input on potential process and design improvements. Ensuring adherence to the quality control process, including documentation using the Quality Review Tracking tool, is crucial. You’ll self-check your work before submission, complete tasks with minimal errors, and participate in peer and QC reviews.

In this role, you are enabled to be at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and utilizing tools such as, Microsoft Copilot, bespoke AI workflow tools, and an IT team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance our operations and drive efficiency. All employees can engage with the Digital Transformation Team to support the integration of new tools and following employee ideas to drive success for the business.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from ABET accredited university. (Electrical engineering preferred)

- 4–6 years of experience in utility design or demonstrated equivalent job knowledge

- Experience with fiber network design and construction preferred

- Knowledge of joint use applications

- Strong understanding of permitting, route planning, and fiber infrastructure field inspections

- Ability to be a leader and build relationships with clients and staff members

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at:

https://entrustsol.com/careers/

Who We Are ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.

In Return For Top Talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group Offers

- Generous paid time off and benefits

- 401(k) retirement program with a company match

- Career development programs

- Tuition reimbursement

- Flexible work schedule

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

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Benefits & Salary

- Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.

- Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.

- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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