Senior OSP Engineer

Ziply Fiber

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 position 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 required.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of three years’ experience in an outside plant position required.
Minimum of three (3) years telecommunications outside plant construction project management experience and inventory management experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, 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.

Responsibilities

Support leadership in reporting and escalations.
Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors.
Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
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.
Communicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planning.
Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.
Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.
Prepare cost estimates for BDT’s.
Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
Mentor and train lower tier engineers to increase their technical ability and experience.
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.