Job Description

Lead and manage a team of aerial pole fielders

• Teach and mentor team members 
• Ensure each team member is collecting the required data
• Set team schedules and collection targets
• Identify problem areas in a route ahead of time to utilize team members and resources accordingly 
• Report collection data, timelines, and estimates to engineers daily 

  Perform aerial pole fielding  

• Collect all required data for utility pole loading and aerial permitting
• Understand when to collect additional poles not listed on route (ex. Guying poles)
• Be able to identify all types and sizes of cables on poles 
• Be able to identify all equipment on poles 
• Have a strong understanding of fiber optic aerial design
• Have a strong understanding of utility pole design and applicable codes such as GO95 and NESC
• Be able to research and apply any additional aerial codes per local jurisdiction requirements
• Use verbal and written communication skills with homeowners / landowners to access poles within backyard pole easements or on private property
• Utilize fielding software for data collection on a handheld device
• Walk, stand, or climb on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
• Travel daily to jobsite if nearby
• Stay in hotels for extended periods of time if work is far

Perform intrusive testing 

• Identify when poles require intrusive testing from pole tags and computer resources
• Perform intrusive testing with digital wood inspection drill
• Interpret data from testing

Occasionally perform underground or OSP/ISP fiber fielding and job walks

• Have a strong understanding of fiber optic utility design for OSP and ISP
• Open fiber optic vaults / manholes for data collection
• Collect any necessary data in an organized manor and relay back to engineers
• Be able to provide route design analysis to engineers 
• Properly represent the company on site walks with clients

Perform aerial design when not fielding  

• Perform pole loading with Ocalc Pro
• Produce make ready files
• Produce reports, maps, drawings 
• Produce any supplemental documentation required for permitting
• Research pole data with online resources 
• Read and interpret pole and utility maps

Additional work

• Be willing to learn new programs/ skills / and jobs that may come up to perform when/ if fielding is unavailable

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus).
• Clean driving record 
• Read, write clearly, and comprehend project scopes/details
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, carry equipment, or sit for extended periods of time
• Strong understanding of aerial utility poles, design, and construction methods

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in aerial electrical engineering or construction / fiberoptic OSP engineering or construction
• Strong understanding of GO95 and NESC
• Proficient with Ocalc or Spida Calc
• Proficient with fielding software such as Katapult
• Contractors license 

Some examples of transferable previous experience

• Aerial lineman
• Utility contractor 
• Aerial pole loading designer 
• OSP fiber engineer
• Electrical distribution engineer
• Surveyor 

Benefits 

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(K) - 100% match to 3% and 50% match 3-5%
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay
• Remote work when not fielding
• Project bonuses 



Company Description 

Rapid Systems Engineering is a small company specializing in fiber optic utility design and permitting primarily in California. We have extensive experience designing and permitting underground and aerial fiber for both metro connections and longhaul routes. We are looking to expand our aerial department with an experienced field lead to secure larger and more challenging routes.

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