OSP QC Engineer

MasTec Inc.•Hoover, AL

44d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The OSP QC Engineer will be responsible for the quality review of all OSP Engineering Design projects and programs. The ideal candidate will have expert level experience with Customer Quality Control metrics, work print design, FTIs, and other measures to ensure first time acceptance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
3+ years of OSP Design engineering experience.
1+ years of experience performing QC review on OSP Design packages prepared by others.
Working knowledge of client software systems and builds
Should have strong understanding of Design and construction of Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried) and conduit design.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to clearly convey findings and recommendations to design and engineering teams.
Knowledge of Fiber backbone (F1) and distribution networks (F2).
Knowledge of permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, county, etc.)
Knowledge of the NESC influencing design decisions
Ability to upload/download and edit documents in Project Management software.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of Google Earth/Maps.
Highly organized, self-starter, and detail oriented.
Possess strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent time management.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
Ability to work independently and as a Team member
Critical thinking skills: make assessments and provide solutions to problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fiber technologies such as Overbuild/LightGig/FTTH/experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform Quality review on all OSP Engineering Design packages.
Ensure that all Aerial, Underground and Buried cable designs have been reviewed and analyzed for the most cost-effective solutions and placement.
Verify that the Customer scope of work or plan was followed.
Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer records, city records, and per field conditions if applicable.
Accurately depict new construction route opportunities, with the ability to identify, research and problem solve cable path/placement issues and accurately relay solutions to the engineering team.
Identify missing and/or incorrect design information.
Communicate quality issues with the engineer and engineering manager to find resolution.
Approve designs before submittal to customer.
Ensure current design is the most effective and efficient plan to follow.
Ensure designs are in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines.
Manage and enforce engineering quality and compliance with outside plant design specification.
Own the quality control process to produce a value-engineered design, removing all obstacles for construction.
Collaborate with project managers, permitting coordinators, and engineers to resolve design discrepancies efficiently.
Utilize QGIS or other GIS tools to validate spatial data accuracy, topology, and design integrity.
Participate in QA/QC process improvements, helping to refine workflows and increase overall efficiency.