Osp Engineer Jobs

We are seeking candidates with outside plant engineering experience and a background in deploying fiber optic networks. The qualified candidate needs to have field experience in engineering, construction as well as permit application preparation/review. The ideal person will have knowledge of the following platforms: 3GIS, ArcGIS, ESRI, Google Earth, and other OSP telco industry standard software platforms. The OSP Engineer will be a telecommunications professional that will be capable of engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders, both distribution and feeder.

The individual must be proficient in reading splice matrixes, understanding fully network infrastructure, different architecture types, and understanding financial impact. They must be proficient in road moves, relocations, and other BAU activities, along with having more than three years of experience providing administrative and field support to the outside plant work forces.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Familiar with the engineering and operational requirements of maintenance and fiber relocation efforts.
• Prepare a detailed cost analysis, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications.
• Receive general instruction, otherwise performs independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives and approaches to critical/complex assignments.
• Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative duties.
• Multi-task to effectively manage a wide range of simultaneous activities, often interrupted by other demands.
• Knowledge of the inside plant equipment and active electronics is preferable.
• Engage appropriate internal and external organizations with professional written/verbal communications to accomplish required tasks.
• Respond immediately to network outages, coordinating necessary resources and activities for prompt and appropriate restoration.
• Work conditions are 40 hours per week, with some travel required. Extra hours and occasional weekend work may be required depending on business demands.
• Propose solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Lead large-scale projects, driving productivity through the use of vendor resources to meet deliverables.
• Responsible for managing all engineering and construction activities associated with expanding and maintaining the OSP network infrastructure.
• Coordinates project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, and consultants.
• Recognize vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and make sound decisions to ensure reliability – within financial constraints.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and effective in multi-tasking
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of fiber optic engineering principles within the OSP job related functional area to include general practices, procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills, capable of interacting with customers and co-workers at most levels, including executives.
• Capable of working independently to achieve deliverables and resolve urgent or complex issues.
• Knowledge of the network plant and local practices.
• Working knowledge of right-of-way, property rights, and permit acquisition.
• In-depth knowledge of FTTx network design/implementation and well as GPON architecture, is preferred.
• Experience with the working application of engineering systems and databases, specifically geospatial applications (3GIS, Google Earth, etc.).
• Inside-plant knowledge is a plus and will be highly sought out.
• Strong computer skills (databases, processes, and administrative)
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill for more complex applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD, ArcGIS/ESRI, 3GIS, Google Earth, etc.

What’s in it for you? We truly value our employees and put their well-being first! Here we provide the following benefits:

• 401(k)
• PTO
• Growing and well-funded company
• Collegial environment of talented professionals
• Vision Plan
• Medical and Dental Plan

About Us:

With 100+ years of combined experience, our team has built some of the country’s largest networks. Now we’re bringing the fastest, most reliable multi-gig fiber network to Texas. We work quickly and efficiently to install fiber all the way to your door – we don’t cut corners with copper cables. And we leave your property even better than we found it.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person