OSP DESIGNER

RTS Associates • Lawrenceville, GA

264d

About The Position

The OSP Designer is responsible for the design of buried, underground, and aerial copper and fiber cable systems and associated plant. This role involves taking accurate and detailed field notes, drafting, and validating designs. Candidates must be familiar with OSP Engineering standards, practices, and construction methods. Previous experience with BSTCAD and OSPCM is a must.

Requirements

• Previous experience with BSTCAD and OSPCM.
• Familiarity with OSP Engineering standards, practices, and construction methods.
• Ability to access and interact with information systems specific to supporting AT&T in the Southeast.
• Ability to develop an understanding of and comply with all of the client's requirements and practices for design standards for engineering OSP.
• Ability to perform field surveys and accurately capture field data as required for design.
• Ability to design new and existing facilities for both copper and fiber plant utilizing current technology and systems.
• Ability to perform self-check on work and quality control for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the client's standards.
• Ability to understand and apply accurate billing standards to work performed.
• Ability to work closely with other engineers and customers to ensure quality and timely project completion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivating, and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with CAD applications and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately relate field conditions via various formats back to the project manager and/or client.
• Ability to record data and measurements using the standards and symbols required by the client.
• Solid working knowledge of equipment and plant located in the field and in use by the client.

Responsibilities

• Design buried, underground, and aerial copper and fiber cable systems and associated plant.
• Take accurate and detailed field notes, draft, and validate designs.
• Familiarize with OSP Engineering standards, practices, and construction methods.
• Access and interact with information systems specific to supporting AT&T in the Southeast, such as BSTCAD, OSPCM, AOTx, etc.
• Develop an understanding of and comply with all of the client's requirements and practices for design standards for engineering OSP.
• Perform field surveys and accurately capture field data as required for design.
• Identify field conditions that will impact design accurately.
• Design new and existing facilities for both copper and fiber plant utilizing current technology and systems.
• Perform self-check on work and quality control for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the client's standards.
• Understand and apply accurate billing standards to work performed.
• Work closely with other engineers and customers to ensure quality and timely project completion.
• Organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Work with minimal supervision, be self-motivating, and detail-oriented.
• Be proficient with CAD applications and Microsoft Office applications.
• Accurately relate field conditions via paper drawings, electronic devices, photographs, or other formats specified back to the project manager and/or client.
• Record data and measurements using the standards and symbols required by the client.
• Have a solid working knowledge of equipment and plant located in the field and in use by the client.
• Display effective leadership skills in scheduling, motivating, rewarding, and assisting individuals in their workgroup.
• Ensure that reporting engineers have the proper training, tools, etc., to perform their tasks in a quality and timely manner.
• Provide reporting engineers with evaluations and feedback in a constructive and timely manner.
• Manage and schedule the workload, ensuring that work is distributed and completed on time.
• Interact directly with the customer on scheduling, quality, and timeliness issues, resolving any issues that arise.
• Work with the customer to promote and advance RTS and its reputation.
• Adhere to RTS Associates company policies and administer as appropriate.
• Provide accurate and timely payroll and billing reporting.
• Stay current with customer standards and practices and communicate changes to reporting engineers.
• Communicate clearly and positively, both internally to RTS and externally with the customer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees