OSP Design Technician

Responsibilities

• Develop OSP construction drawings and design packages utilizing Microsoft Visio and other telecom design tools
• Interpret staking sheets, roadway blueprints, permitting documents, and methods‑of‑construction requirements
• Perform field surveys and site inspections to support design and construction activities
• Maintain accurate outside plant records and project documentation
• Support engineering, permitting, and construction processes from project initiation through completion
• Inspect contractor work and verify compliance with project requirements and standards
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• Recommend construction solutions based on field conditions and engineering requirements
• Assist with route maintenance and network expansion activities
• Support aerial and underground fiber deployment projects
• Participate in utility relocation and roadway move projects as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Outside Plant (OSP) telecom engineering or design experience
• Experience supporting telecom construction and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret staking sheets, construction drawings, permitting documentation, methods of construction, and right‑of‑way documentation
• Experience working with Microsoft Visio
• Working knowledge of CAD systems or telecom design software
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber optic network design experience
• Utility relocation or road move project experience
• Knowledge of RUS standards
• Experience supporting permitting and construction processes
• Field engineering experience
• GIS experience
• Project lead or contractor coordination experience
• Telecommunications construction background

Work Environment

• Approximately 50% field / 50% office
• Travel up to 20% depending on project workload
• Occasional overtime, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $66,560.00 – $83,200.00 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
• 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, 1 vision plan
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid parental leave
• 9 company‑paid holidays and paid time off
• Fully covered group life insurance, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability
• Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Employee referral program and years‑of‑service recognition
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Access to a Learning Management System for ongoing development

Job Type & Location

Permanent, fully onsite position based in Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

September 29, 2026