Senior OSP Engineer (Fiber, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Ziply Fiber•Beaverton, OR

2d•$88,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior OSP Engineer is responsible for the execution of projects created by the Planning department. This includes the oversight, extended planning analysis, budgeting and project timing network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business. The Senior OSP Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) of Engineering for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records and permitting for ROW’s and easements. They ensure projects are progressing through the required programs in a timely manner and within the required budget for implementing the best network solution. This role works as a special point of contact (SPOC) with various Ziply Fiber departments, internal, external team members and vendor resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of seven years’ experience in an outside plant engineering position required.
Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years telecommunication outside plant fiber design including and inventory management experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout and capacities.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, CAD/GIS based drafting, job management programs, etc.
Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.
Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must currently reside in the Beaverton, Oregon, area or be willing to relocate to Beaverton, Oregon, before their start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced OSP fiber design experience and a demonstrated ability to support projects through permitting, construction, and final completion.
Capable of producing buildable designs, coordinating permitting and right-of-way requirements, addressing design issues during construction, and maintaining accountability through successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.
Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.
Prepare cost estimates based on project type and needs.
Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.
Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases.
Support leadership in reporting and escalations.
Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors, including mentorship and quality enforcement.
Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.
Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.