Engineer OSP I

Shentel • Steubenville, OH

52d

About The Position

The OSP Engineer is responsible for performing general outside plant engineering for Shentel OSP cables to include copper, coax, and fiber optic network projects utilizing Shentel's design and drafting software. The OSP Engineer determines cable routes, obtains easements, processes permits, designs network plant extensions, system re-routes and capacity upgrades. Additionally, the OSP Engineer coordinates contractors and provides engineering support to construction and operations teams.

Requirements

• AS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is desired. Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered.
• Hold a valid government issued driver's license.
• 3 or more years of experience in outside plant engineering disciplines to include copper, coax, or fiber optic design
• Project management experience
• Able to interpret technical material and blue prints with knowledge of fiber optic technology
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Outside plant networks (copper, coax, fiber, ancillary optics)
• Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, Mapcom, LodeData or other network mapping and design tools.

Responsibilities

• performing general outside plant engineering for Shentel OSP cables to include copper, coax, and fiber optic network projects utilizing Shentel's design and drafting software
• determines cable routes
• obtains easements
• processes permits
• designs network plant extensions
• system re-routes and capacity upgrades
• coordinates contractors
• provides engineering support to construction and operations teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees