OSP Engineer I
About The Position
Supports the planning, design, documentation, and field verification of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure. Performs entry-level engineering assignments using established standards, procedures, and engineering practices under the guidance of experienced engineers or supervisory personnel. Develops proficiency in OSP design, construction methods, permitting requirements, mapping systems, and company engineering standards. The primary focus is to develop foundational engineering knowledge while supporting the execution of established OSP engineering processes. The position involves assisting with OSP facility design and documentation, field surveys, project estimates, record and mapping updates, permitting and facility changes, and construction inspections. Work is performed in office and field settings, including remote telecommunications facilities and construction sites. Travel throughout company service territories may be required. The role may involve outdoor weather, construction activities, energized equipment, and other telecommunications field conditions.
Requirements
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 0–2 years of experience.
- Basic understanding of fiber optics, OSP construction methods, telecommunications facilities, and technical drawings, or demonstrated ability to learn these areas.
- Ability to read maps, plans, schematics, and work orders and maintain accurate records.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company mapping, GIS, and engineering software.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within company service territories, as required.
- Ability to organize assigned work, communicate clearly, follow direction, and ask for guidance when issues exceed current experience.
- Ability to work in office and field environments. Duties may require standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, working at heights or in confined spaces, and working in varying weather and construction conditions.
- Ability to read engineering documents, maps, schematics, and computer displays and use standard office, field, and testing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training, or equivalent practical experience, in telecommunications, engineering technology, construction, GIS, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and documentation of aerial, buried, and underground OSP transport, distribution, and customer access facilities using company standards and engineering direction.
- Prepare and update routine work orders, construction prints, route plans, material lists, splice plans, distribution counts, cut sheets, and cutover documents for review by an experienced engineer or supervisor.
- Assist with fiber optic system documentation, including cable routes, OLTs, splitters, hubs, cabinets, handholes, duct, and related facilities.
- Conduct assigned site surveys and field investigations and document existing facilities, proposed routes, construction conditions, and potential conflicts.
- Assist with project cost estimates, labor and material calculations, and project documentation for construction, maintenance, customer requests, and grant-related work.
- Maintain and update OSP records, maps, schematics, GIS data, facility information, and as-built documentation using company mapping, GIS, engineering, and network systems.
- Assist with work orders, cable transfers, facility changes, permit applications, easements, rights-of-way, and joint-use documentation.
- Support construction inspections and verify completed work against approved plans and work orders; elevate discrepancies or compliance concerns to the appropriate engineer or supervisor.
- Coordinate routine information gathering with contractors, vendors, municipalities, utilities, property owners, and other agencies as directed.
- Assist with documenting network changes, test results, service activations, and field conditions.
- Develop working knowledge of applicable RUS, NESC, NEC, OSHA, and company requirements and follow established safety practices.
- Learn and use company engineering and mapping software and tools, which may include NISC, CAD, ESRI/ArcGIS, Field Maps, Trimble GPS, or comparable systems.
- Provide responsive support to field personnel and other departments and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
