OSP Engineer Remote

Job Description

Job Description

OSP EngineerRole Snapshot

Field

Role Information

Job Title

OSP Engineer

Department

Telecommunications / Engineering

Reports To

Reporting Manager

Direct Reports

N/A

Location

101 Richmond Ave STE 400 Syracuse, NY 13204

Schedule

Full-Time ($24-$30/hr)

FLSA / Classification

Non-Exempt

About the Role

The OSP Engineer designs and supports the implementation of outside plant telecommunications facilities, including aerial and underground fiber networks. Working with the Field Engineering / Construction Manager, Make-Ready Field Engineers, vendors, and internal GIS and CAD teams, this role develops cost-efficient designs, prepares application packages, coordinates required approvals, and supports construction through project closeout.

Performance Expectations

• Delivers accurate designs and application packages that meet customer specifications, project schedules, and applicable standards.

• Follows established procedures, adapts to changing requirements, and communicates risks, conflicts, and recommended solutions promptly.

• Maintains clear project records and routine reporting while coordinating professionally with internal teams, customers, vendors, and permitting agencies.

Key Deliverables

• Cost-efficient fiber network route designs, CAD layouts, and detailed construction schematics based on field data and customer requirements.

• Complete application packages and supporting documentation for permits, pole and conduit licenses, easements, and rights-of-way approvals.

• Accurate design reviews, project status reports, and documentation of risks, scope changes, and recommended mitigations.

• Completed as-built packages and documentation supporting change orders, routine billing, and billing closeout.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop OSP designs, layouts, and construction schematics using CAD software for aerial and underground telecommunications facilities.

• Review field data and analyze local and wide area network systems to develop cost-efficient fiber routes in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines.

• Read highway and road plans, utility maps, and as-built drawings to identify conflicts with existing facilities.

• Coordinate federal, state, and local permitting requirements and pole and conduit licensing procedures with utility and permitting agencies.

• Obtain necessary agreements, licenses, and approvals related to deeds, leases, easements, and rights-of-way.

• Work with the Field Engineering / Construction Manager, Make-Ready Field Engineers, vendors, and GIS and CAD teams to produce complete application packages and routine reports.

• Perform system design and engineering, apply applicable NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards, and troubleshoot OSP system issues.

• Coordinate forecasting, scheduling, resource management, and quality assurance with the project team.

• Review deliverables for accuracy and communicate project risks, issues, and recommended mitigations to project management.

• Work with project managers to identify scope changes, support change order management, and complete routine billing.

• Maintain the integrity of the customer access network and support the deployment of access technologies.

• Assist with as-built package completion and delivery and billing closeout.

• Use MATLAB for analysis and design tasks and support electrical systems, printed circuit board (PCB), and system-on-chip (SoC) integration as required by assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

• OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic networks, including outside and inside plant work in aerial and/or underground facilities.