OSP Project Engineer I

Sonic Internet + Phone•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•$24 - $29•Remote

About The Position

The OSP Project Engineer I manages daily operations of the outside fiber plant, including engineering, permitting, contracting, designing, and maintaining new building additions and existing fiber facility relocations. The role is responsible for the design and development of complex outside plant equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week and may be performed fully remotely. Travel is not expected, and the position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of outside plant engineering and construction practices and standards.
Understanding of aerial construction, including span lengths, pole loading, intrusive testing, anchoring, guying, attachment heights, and joint-use regulations.
Understanding of NESC, G.O. 95, and G.O. 128.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience in Right of Way.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industry environment.
Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.
Flexible, team-player attitude, with willingness to contribute across project activities and other tasks that benefit the company.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Apply telecommunications industry standards and practices, as well as government codes and regulations.
Coordinate with utilities, government agencies, contractors, and other entities to determine appropriate and efficient placement of potentially shared or joint-use facilities.
Serve as a liaison between Sonic, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and public utility companies.
Actively resolve project delays quickly and efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.
Read and interpret outside plant records, including data and maps.
Manage daily outside fiber plant operations, including engineering, permitting, contracting, design, and maintenance for building additions and fiber facility relocations.
Design and develop complex outside plant equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.