OSP Resident - Traveling (Oregon)

About the role

Description JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Resident on our Fiber Design & Implementation team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion- while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing upcoming Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) projects.
• Staking outside plant (OSP) projects to create hand-drawn or computer-aided design (CAD) sketches of recommended engineering plans while in the field, making notations of land conditions and other relevant structures or landmarks.
• Determining the ideal location for new above- and below-ground facilities and equipment.
• Accurately depicting new construction route opportunities on work prints/staking sheets and accurately documenting existing measurements and proposed placements.
• Supervising Outside Plant Inspectors to ensure engineering plans/specifications are being followed accordingly and accurately recording units placed each day.
• Collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure a project’s success by supporting schedule coordination, workflow monitoring, and cost tracking efforts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous experience in OSP Telecom Construction/Engineering and leading FTTh Inspection teams.
• Working knowledge of RUS practices and terminology is desired.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for telecom construction.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly organized, self-starter with excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior time management and strong attention to detail.
• Overtime is often required.
• You must drive your own vehicle and be willing to travel for extended periods.

Qualifications

• You must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.