OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Lumos is seeking a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer, an experienced telecom construction professional ready to contribute to growth and recommend process changes for technology utilization and service maintenance. This role involves building relationships with communities and contractor partners to facilitate Outside Plant (OSP) Construction and installation of Lumos's network, which includes poles, aerial, buried, and underground fiber facilities. The position requires residing within commutable distance of the assigned market due to essential frequent onsite presence. OSP Construction Project Engineers are accountable for overseeing line-crews, splicers, and subcontractor crews, ensuring safe, on-time project completion within CAPEX budget parameters. Lumos is dedicated to delivering 100% Fiber Optic internet, having expanded significantly since the 2022 merger of Lumos Networks and North State, and further through a joint venture with T-Mobile (T-Fiber) as of April 1, 2025. The company currently connects over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states, with ambitious growth targets to reach 12 to 15 million homes by 2030, playing a crucial role in closing the digital divide. Lumos is driven by a mission to build a brighter tomorrow, providing uninterrupted internet and limitless capacity, and operates with a startup mindset, emphasizing hustle, servant leadership, and a customer-first approach to continually reinvent to meet evolving needs.

Requirements

Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, relationship building & influencing skills.
Proven project management experience with multiple OSP worksites & concurrent goals.
Solid experience with computer and peripherals, and software including Smart Sheets, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office: particularly Excel, Outlook, & Word.
Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
Able to work independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates strong work ethic – reporting promptly & consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.
5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
Fiber or Telecom industry experience essential.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Visio & PPT helpful.

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains relationships with local subcontractor and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity - accomplishing required work safely, on time & within budget.
Tracks crew progress and reports on it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required & delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real-time job progress.
Partners with & monitors OSP contractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
Engages with municipalities, utilities, and community members frequently & respectfully – to drive progress and address any neighborhood concerns.
Ensures OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
Complies with all safety regulations & requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
Supports with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and permitting.
Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental & cross-functional projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
Employee referral bonuses.
Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.