Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Telecom Engineering Partner in Snohomish, WA
Established in 1978, ATCO Communications Services has built a reputation as a trusted contract engineering firm specializing in telecommunications infrastructure. With headquarters in Snohomish, WA and a Midwest office in Fort Wayne, IN, we deliver comprehensive solutions including outside plant engineering, geospatial services, traffic control planning, and permitting for public and private sector clients. Our team combines decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to execute complex projects efficiently. We maintain a client-centered approach, offering scalable support services that address workforce bottlenecks while maintaining strict quality standards. Our engineers and technicians hold professional certifications in civil engineering, land surveying, and structured cabling, ensuring technical excellence across all project phases.With a nationwide footprint and proven expertise in broadband expansion, fiber deployment, and regulatory compliance, we provide end-to-end engineering administration that streamlines project execution. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through custom GIS solutions and Next-Generation 911 implementation capabilities. By maintaining long-standing relationships with regulatory agencies and leveraging 111 years of combined team experience, we deliver cost-effective, code-compliant infrastructure projects. Our technical staff specializes in right-of-way acquisition, pole audits, records conversion, and field operations, supporting over 3,000 completed projects and 4,800 permit acquisitions. As an established industry leader, we continue to invest in workforce development through specialized training programs that maintain our technical edge.
Services
Telecom Engineering
Geospatial Services
Traffic Control Planning
Permitting
Network Design
Pole Audits
GIS Mapping
Broadband Expansion
Civil Engineering
Field Operations
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized telecom engineering experience
- Our nationwide service footprint covers all 50 states
- Certified professional engineers and land surveyors on staff
- Proven track record with 3,000+ completed projects
- End-to-end engineering administration from permitting to implementation
Services
Telecom Engineering
Our telecom engineering services provide comprehensive outside plant solutions for fiber optic networks, broadband expansion, and communication infrastructure. With licensed engineers and experienced field technicians, we deliver end-to-end project execution from initial design through construction documentation. Our team specializes in OSP fielding, structured cabling, and regulatory compliance for both public and private sector clients.
Geospatial Services
Geospatial services include custom GIS solutions, data management, and cartographic mapping for infrastructure projects. Our experts develop tailored geospatial applications, perform feasibility analysis, and implement Next-Generation 911 systems. We provide professional mapping services and customized training programs to build long-term GIS capabilities for our clients.
Traffic Control Planning
Traffic control planning services create site-specific solutions for construction projects with certified designs from experienced supervisors. We develop detailed traffic management plans for fiber optic installations, utility work, and roadway improvements. Our team ensures compliance with safety standards while maintaining efficient project timelines for both simple and complex DOT projects.
Permitting
Permitting services streamline regulatory approval processes through established agency relationships and local knowledge. We handle right-of-way acquisition, easement negotiations, and permit applications for telecom infrastructure projects. Our experienced team ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining efficient project schedules.
Network Design
Network design services cover end-to-end broadband infrastructure planning including fiber deployment, PON architecture, and HFC network optimization. Our engineers utilize advanced CAD/GIS tools for structured cabling design and capacity planning. We specialize in ISP engineering solutions that support modern communication requirements for residential and commercial applications.
People
Joe Willis Sr.
Professional Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor in Washington State with extensive experience in civil engineering and telecom infrastructure projects. Holds dual certifications (PE/PLS #16933) and provides technical leadership for complex engineering assignments.
Questions
What telecom engineering services do you offer?
We provide outside plant engineering, network design, fiber optic planning, and regulatory compliance services for communication providers and utilities nationwide.
Do you have nationwide service capabilities?
Yes, while headquartered in Washington and Indiana, we deliver engineering and geospatial services across all 50 states with experienced field teams.
What geospatial/GIS solutions are available?
Our GIS team offers custom mapping applications, data management systems, Next-Generation 911 implementation, and tailored training programs for infrastructure projects.
How experienced is your engineering staff?
Our team includes licensed engineers with 45+ years of combined telecom experience, including certified traffic control planners and professional land surveyors.
What permitting services do you provide?
We handle right-of-way acquisition, easement negotiations, and regulatory permit applications with established relationships at federal, state, and local agency levels.
