Pole Loading Analysis Technician - Telecom - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a Pole Loading Analysis Technician on the Telecom team you will be responsible for reviewing aerial fiber pole attachments via pole loading analysis (PLA) data, review make-ready designs to ensure they meet National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, quality control (QC) of post-construction installed aerial fiber to ensure the make-ready plans were completed as designed.

This role will require travel to job sites for observation or field work, working in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Associate/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the NESC pertaining to aerial fiber attachment requirements and clearances is required.
• Knowledge of aerial fiber pole loading review and analysis, is required.
• Knowledge of make-ready design, review, and analysis is required.
• Knowledge of aerial fiber pole loading review and analysis, is required.
• Knowledge of Google Earth KMZ files is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of IKE data collection and Pole Foreman, O-Calc and Katapult is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Software products is preferred, not required.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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