OSP Engineer I

Department: OSP - Engineering & Design

Location: Lubbock, TX

JSI invites you to join our team as an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer I on our Engineering and Design Team in our Lubbock, TX office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion — while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1,000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets such as Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.

As an OSP Engineer I (Entry Level), you will be responsible for planning, designing, documenting, and permitting proposed new OSP FTTx build-outs. This role will work as a member of our Fiber Design & Implementation team to produce high-quality deliverables for buried, underground, and aerial fiber applications.

*Training will be offered to the right candidate who meets the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
• Creates and reviews fiber assignments (schematics), high-level designs, and low-level designs.
• Communicate with project managers, permitting team, and field personnel to produce accurate deliverables in accordance with deadlines, client expectations, and JSI standards.
• Continuously improves job-related tasks and processes, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Completes other tasks assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or GIS discipline preferred.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
• Must possess intermediate skills in basic programs like Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly organized, self-starter, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior time management and strong attention to detail.
• Must perform repetitive physical motions of bending, standing, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain. (You will be exposed to various weather conditions)
• This position requires U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Preferred:

• Experience as a design engineer for an ISP, telephone company or cable TV provider (or as a consultant to those providers) and experience with engineering economic analysis and optimization is preferred.
• Experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D and ESRI based GIS tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.