Senior OSP Engineer (Twisted Pair, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Job Summary

The Senior OSP Engineer is responsible for the execution of projects created by the Planning department. This includes the oversight, extended planning analysis, budgeting and project timing network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
• Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.
• Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.
• Prepare cost estimates based on project type and needs.
• Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.
• Permitting, ROW, and External Coordination
• Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
• Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
• Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
• Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases.
• Leadership, Support, and Cross-Functional Partnership
• Support leadership in reporting and escalations.
• Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors, including mentorship and quality enforcement.
• Sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of seven years’ experience in an outside plant engineering position required.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years telecommunication outside plant design including twisted pair, road moves, customer pay projects and fiber, and inventory management experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout and capacities.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, CAD/GIS based drafting, job management programs, etc.
• Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, including walking up to 2 miles when in the field performing duties.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently use hands and repetitive motions to drive stakes into ground using a hammer.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This role requires driving and requires the ability to perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle regularly and safely.

Work Environment

The work is primarily a modern office setting. At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.