OSP Field Engineer

About the position

The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services through highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in person validation of the existing field design and layout of the telecommunications network to include aerial, buried and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities. May serve as an informal lead to more junior staff from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure.
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
• Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team.
• Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy.
• Understanding of OSP construction techniques.
• Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder.
• Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues.
• Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams.
• Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects.
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
• Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.).
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus).
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company-matching 401(k) Retirement.
• Company phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role).
• All necessary tools and safety equipment.