OSP Inspector

OSP Inspector

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Socorro, NM

Reporting To: Montgomery, Ann

Description

JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector on our Engineering team in Socorro, NM , 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.

About the Company:

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 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.


Position Overview:


As an OSP Inspector , you will be responsible for overseeing fiber optic cable construction to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to engineering plans. In this role, you will collaborate closely with construction crews, project managers, and permitting agencies to support the successful buildout of fiber infrastructure across the U.S.


Responsibilities

• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure fiber placement, construction, and engineering standards/specifications for (aerial, buried, underground) follow engineering prints and customer specifications.
• Verify cable and equipment placement, sequential numbers, handhole/pedestal installation accuracy, documenting GPS coordinates, and as-built data.
• Support schedule coordination, workflow monitoring, and cost tracking efforts.
• Resolve design and staking sheet problems that arise during construction and, when necessary, interpret company guidelines for specific applications.
• Prepare and submit daily reports and project documentation.
• Communicate with landowners, permitting agencies, and internal departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in OSP RUS telecom inspection, construction, and/or engineering preferred.
• Aerial construction/inspection experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, maps, staking sheets, and construction prints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and basic computer proficiency.
• Physically able to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain; capable of standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Inspector works primarily outdoors on active construction sites, in public rights-of-way, and along aerial and underground plant routes. The following physical abilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Walking and terrain: Walk extended distances (several miles per day) along construction routes, including uneven, muddy, sloped, wooded, or rocky terrain, roadside shoulders, and easements.
• Lifting and carrying: Regularly lift and carry up to 25 lbs (test equipment, manhole covers with tools, measuring wheels, cones) and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to examine handholes, pedestals, vaults, splice cases, and buried facilities.
• Confined spaces: Enter and work in manholes, vaults, and other confined spaces in compliance with OSHA confined-space requirements, including use of gas monitoring equipment.
• Vision: Possess visual acuity sufficient to read plans, staking sheets, and measuring devices, and to inspect workmanship at a distance. Normal color vision is required to identify fiber and copper color codes.
• Hearing and communication: Hear and respond to warnings, equipment alarms, and verbal instructions in high-noise environments near traffic and heavy machinery.
• Weather exposure: Work outdoors in all seasonal conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and humidity, for extended periods.
• Traffic and equipment hazards: Work safely in or near active roadways and around operating equipment, including directional drills, trenchers, plows, and excavators.
• Driving: Operate a vehicle for extended periods. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• PPE: Wear required personal protective equipment for full shifts, including hard hat, high-visibility clothing, safety-toe boots, eye protection, gloves, and fall protection harness where applicable.
• Schedule: Work extended or irregular hours as project schedules, storm restoration, or emergency response require.

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.