Make Ready Engineer

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Job Title: Make Ready Engineer

Job Location (Short): Washington, DC | Washington, DC | Washington DC, DC | Reston, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Salaried

The Make-Ready Engineer is responsible for evaluating, designing, and coordinating modifications to existing utility infrastructure to support telecommunications deployments. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, engineering guidelines, and regulatory requirements while enabling efficient network expansion.

What We Offer

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✓Weekly Paychecks

✓Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

✓Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

✓401(k) w/ Company Match

✓Stock Purchase Plan

✓Education Reimbursement

✓Legal Insurance

✓Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Responsibilities

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→Conduct field surveys and desktop assessments of utility poles, conduits, and aerial/underground pathways
→Determine make ready solutions that meets National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
→Propose new make ready requirements and understand fiber optic telecommunication attachments
→Review field data collected; identify and report failures or missing data
→Evaluate and design outside plant infrastructure for broadband deployment.
→Maintain knowledge of current underlying technologies and industry practices and regulations.
→Oversee and inspect contractors to ensure projects are completed with a high level of quality
standards.
→Perform other duties as required and assigned
→In-House project coordination including managing make ready budgets and schedules.

To be 18 years of age or older
Authorization to work in the United States for this company
High school diploma or equivalent;
3+ years of surveying and field work experience
Ability to identify attachments on utility poles (e.g. Conductors, communication lines, and equipment)
Ability to read and understand utility maps
Engineering or technical background preferred
Surveying and field work experience preferred
Ability to produce make ready packages from pictures and field notes
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and computer usage
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce quality reports
Good verbal and written communication
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s insurance carrier’s criteria for coverage under the company’s insurance policy
Strong understanding of Fiber Optic design principles

Combination of office and field work
Travel to project sites as needed

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Req Id: 8483