Osp Engineer Jobs

SUMMARY:
Engineer and Design Fiber to the Home (FTTH) routes using standards compliance for Dobson Fiber. The position will engineer and design FTTH network within a pre-defined neighborhood area using Dobson GIS Tools as initial design work and Dobson Technologies OSP GIS records software, develop a budget and BOM to be approved by management. OSP Engineer will review as-builts, blueprints, drawings, change orders, and specifications to verify the completeness and accuracy of data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Produce reports as needed to reflect various OSP assets required including home passing.
• Does related work as required
• Produce drawings/tables to ensure accurate installation and testing by 3rd party contractors
• Build records regarding the number of “passings” and other associated documentation for multiple departments.
• Ensure that plant designs are effectively protected.
• Assists team in troubleshooting and tracking issues, presents creative solutions
• Correlates and obtains desired designs upon request.
• Under the general supervision of the Director of OSP Engineering, the Engineer will be responsible for planning, estimating designing, and maintaining Outside Plant and associated records.
• Ensure proper processes are followed to ensure that designs/records are input and maintained accurately and consistently.
• Input and track associate parts required for design and generate a BOM including dollar amounts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND ATTRIBUTES:
Thorough knowledge of engineering office practice and FTTH designs; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); files and generating reports; clerical skills; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions; ability to work under pressure with good organizational skills; ability to work in a team environment; initiative in recognizing the need for improvement in, or adaptation of, existing systems and effecting changes in them; in tracking down missing and misfiled items; accuracy in filing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School degree and/or a minimum of three to five years outside plant experience, which includes knowledge and experience in FTTH engineering and design. Familiarity with GPON systems (distributed and consolidated) architectures.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong database, software, and operating systems background
• Good Communication Skills
• Understanding of construction units/ terminology/ processes
• Very Meticulous
• Must be able to prioritize projects and multi-task
• Good Problem-Solving Skills