OSP Designer

Colliers Engineering & Design • Columbia, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an OSP Designer to join our Utility Design Engineering (UDE) team in Columbia, MD! The UDE team collaborates with leading internet service providers nationwide, delivering comprehensive network engineering solutions. Our telecommunications design professionals bring extensive expertise in fiber optic, coax, and copper infrastructure, specializing in Outside Plant (OSP) installation preparation. As industry leaders, we partner with communities to resolve broadband infrastructure challenges, strategically deploying fiber to modernize technology and facilitate utility relocations. Our comprehensive design services encompass fiber-to-tower, enterprise networks, FTTX, outdoor and indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and advanced distributed architecture.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• AutoCAD or GIS certification required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take direction.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous linear and OSP design experience preferred.
• Prior utility locating field experience is a plus.
• Prior experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, 3-GIS, and OpenComms Designer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design/draft permit drawings with guidance in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or other software.
• Assist with fielding tasks (Engineering Design Notetaking for both buried and aerial, pole data collection, etc.).
• Demonstrate basic understanding of applicable building codes, design codes (NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Review jurisdiction documentation and determine design parameters within Right-Of-Way with parameters provided.
• Identify required permits with parameters provided.
• Identify basic components for site design in a Telecommunications fiber network.
• Exhibit understanding of basic Telecom, Fiber - Outside Plant (OSP) design (FTTX, MDU, wiring diagrams, splicing schematics, equipment types, etc.) and design FTTX network with parameters provided.
• Prepare specialty drawings (i.e., Utility Company submittals, Railroads, Interstate crossings, landmark designs, etc.) with parameters provided.
• Review jurisdiction documentation and determine permitting requirements.
• Compile permit application packages with parameters provided.
• Design Fiber-Optic network (FTTx) using ArcGIS software, or client designated software, with parameters provided.
• Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• reimbursement for education
• free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees