OSP Engineer III

Description

OSP (Outside Plant) Engineer III is responsible for complex design and development of complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications and upgrades. This role maintains fiber splice records, network topography records and fiber mapping and as-builts in corporate inventory systems. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Essential Position Functions:
• Responsible for the complete design of telecommunication distribution projects such as downtown underground projects, new facility projects, highway relocation projects, and other complex rearrangement and equipment related projects.
• Prepare site drawings and construction drawings for various telecommunication facilities in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide guidance and expertise on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the customers in order to work directly with them on complex projects.
• Assist with the coordination of team members on complex projects.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of OSP requirements to prepare and complete permit drawings.
• Interpret codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines to complete assigned projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assisting with layout/design engineering work for construction.
• Communicate with management and provide work status updates daily.
• Perform self-check and quality control of work for completeness, accuracy, client standards, and overall presentation.
• Train and mentor OSP engineering team members.
• Represent TrueNet Communications to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of AT&T, Windstream, CenturyLink, Level 1, FPL FiberNet, or other relevant OSP design experience required.
• Expert level knowledge of Telecommunications industry standards and practices required.
• Experience in OSP design of copper and fiber optic facilities in aerial, underground, and direct buried applications required.
• Proficiency with BSTCAD, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD is required.
• High level of experience in and understanding of outside plant construction techniques required.
• Ability to read and understand highway/road prints is required.
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires working in the field, in an office or remote environment.
• The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
• Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.

Requirements

OSP III Designer for telecom projects, industry knowledge of Outside Plant Design required, Aramis experience would be a huge plus, field, technical and/or construction knowledge would be helpful. Knowledge of permitting processes would also be helpful.