OSP Telecom Engineer

The OSP Telecom Engineer is responsible for the pre-field design and layout of the OSP (Outside Plant) telecommunications network, including aerial, buried, and underground fiber and copper network design and layout. Must have a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of designing OSP fiber and copper plants and work as a team member with OSP Design Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Understand Telecom engineering practices and able to read and design prints.

• Research existing record information, including records, system maps, plans, client data, plant info, and right-of-way / land-based documents

• Understand ROW and easement requirements for application submission.

• Ensure telecom system records accuracy and make corrections as necessary.

• Obtaining cable pair, route, equipment, and customer information

• Prepare information in various formats (e.g., diagrams, spreadsheets) for executive management, sales, construction project management, field operations, and network operations when requested.

• Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned

• Evolve with new technology to keep up with a fast-growing industry.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry.

• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design).

• Must understand DOT plans, road, and railroad crossings, and other complex ROW issues.

• Understand permit application processes

• Problem-solving to following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines

• Ability to read and understand as built prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects

• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools

Education:

High School Diploma required

Technical school/College preferred