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Job Title:  Make Ready Engineer
Job Location (Short):  Washington, DC
Workplace Type:  Hybrid
Employment Type:  Salaried

Discover a more connected career

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.

Connecting you to great benefits

  • 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!

What you’ll do

  • 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.

What you’ll need

What you’ll need

  • To be 18 years of age or older
  • Autheroization 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

 

Work Environment

  • 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