Outside Plant Engineering Specialist I
TDS TELECOM
MADISON, WI
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69,100–$112,300 Per Year
LOCATION
MADISON, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago
US-Remote Location ID 2025-27860 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range
$69,100.00 - $112,300.00 Overview At TDS Telecom, connecting people is
at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage
cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are
dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a
better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?
The Outside Plant Engineering Specialist I is expected to assist in the
creation of OSP Design maps using GIS. You will have to understand
numerous projects, possibly located in multiple locations and states.
You will continually monitor design costs and monitor job progress to
ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The individual
filling this position is responsible for continually working with
various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being
jeopardized by permitting requirements or proposed road improvements.
You may be required to negotiate with municipalities, other utility
companies from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease
and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete networks. You are
expected to work independently with representatives from network
operations, associate managers, and consultants for TDS Telecom Network
Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. You will
be responsible for the design of fiber networks while conforming to
existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards
established for the Telecom Network Services. This position has the
ability to work remotely in any of the states in which TDS Telecom
operates. Responsibilities Responsible for the design of OSP projects
and/or supervision of consultants who are responsible for coordinating
outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple
locations and states. Provide technical support for special request
projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. You must
work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and
interact with the legal department to ensure that the company is not at
risk in any asset transfers. If needed, assist in the engineering phase
of the projects. This involves creating labor, material, and overheads
project cost estimates. Provide audits of OSP projects and coach
consultants and/or contractors to ensure... For full info follow
application link. Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer,
pre-employment drug testing. At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment
Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified
applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a
protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about
our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! *
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8BAB825CE7FE4D82
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