OSP Engineer

About the role

The Outside-Plant Engineer (OSP) is responsible for the construction, maintenance, design, and engineering of plant infrastructure, as well as route analysis for underground and aerial fiber optic installations.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations and methods of Field Coordinators and Design Technicians for project-related activities.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager to develop project budgets and scopes.
• Independently create site designs and drawings from field investigations, original drawings, satellite images, or other internet software.
• Apply proficient knowledge of industry-related site design and standards, including AutoCAD standards, details, and templates.
• Work closely with the project supervisor to ensure quality work product and service while following company file management guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

OSP Responsibilities

• Assist in project coordination for field technicians.
• Complete OSP designs using AutoCAD, GIS, Aramis, or equivalent tools.
• Assess processes for field data and office post-processing, developing best practices and innovative solutions to improve production rates and output quality.
• Manage cost and time constraints while providing process documentation and operating instructions to standardize workflow.
• Conduct make-ready analysis, pole surveys, and update the OCALC database.
• Perform pole loading and wind loading calculations for utility poles.
• Read and interpret highway/road prints, identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment for projects.

Requirements

• Self-driven with a focus on team success.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring quality control for all outgoing products.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable in a self-directed environment and adaptable to dynamic, changing conditions.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Dependent care programs, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance with voluntary life insurance options.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) programs with company match after one year of service (fully vested).
• 8 paid holidays.
• Vacation time, personal time, and parental leave.

Pay

$30 - $35 per hour