Our Engineering Program Lead will be responsible for overseeing specific engineering programs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and profitability. This role involves the creation of program-specific methodologies and tracking mechanisms. The ideal candidate will possess a detailed working knowledge of telecommunications network structures, proficiency in engineering-specific software, and familiarity with telecommunications architectures. Additionally, the role requires the ability to read, understand, interpret, and analyze complex data to drive program success. In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience: the ability to work safely, with or without supervision the ability to read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and completeness the ability to coordinate the activities of others, as well as organize work loads and determine priority of duties experience in managing large complex programs and high volume projects excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills exceptional critical thinking ability the ability to read and understand highway/road prints and identify conflicts with outside plant facilities the ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives excellent manual dexterity and the ability to work seated at a table for extended periods Responsibilities: Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment Capable of leading cooperative efforts between internal and external customers, as well as being an enthusiastic team leader Strong ability in tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel to identify and present data issues and opportunities Receive, organize, file, and maintain documents and/or data as well as read, interpret, input, and analyze data Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science) or 5+ years’ related experience Proficient in the use of hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, IKE, ArcMap, Ocalc Pro, CAD, ArcGIS, Google, etc.) Advanced proficieny in assigned function (Drafting, Designing, Make Ready, Geographic Information Systems, etc.) Authorized to work in the United States Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check What you'll get… Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost Medical Plans Including: Telehealth Surgery Plus Mental Health Care Prescription Plans PPO and HD options Dental and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS Education/Tuition Reimbursement Short and Long Term Disability Provided Life Insurance and AD&D 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match Stock Purchase Plan Company Discounts Legal Insurance Paid Time Off and Holidays Paid Family Leave Company vehicle and gas card (Depending on job function) Who we are… We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us! EEO: Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.