BAU Outside Plant Engineer

📋 Description

• Engage with Township, City, County, and State officials to discuss roadway and utility projects (travel required; mileage will be reimbursed).

• Identify and locate Frontier facilities, collaborating with project managers and municipal engineers to assess project impacts.

• Work alongside other utility providers to create relocation plans that reduce conflicts and prevent delays.

• Manage and design OSP BAU work orders, including service orders, subdivisions, road modifications, dark fiber MDU, and both copper/fiber aerial and buried installations.

• Update design and project management systems (FROGS, CAD, Varasset, SiteTracker).

• Coordinate with power companies and communication service providers regarding make-ready tasks, pole replacements, and service requests.

• Prepare and file permits with local, state, and federal agencies (DOT, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.).

• Collaborate with SSP Contractors to ensure effective and timely construction processes.

• Manage plant damage repair (PDR/DOR) requests, including cable count adjustments and capital projects.

• Carry out site surveys and design capital projects for cellular towers.

• Assist field and central office technicians by investigating and resolving PUC complaints.

• Collaborate closely with Contract Engineers to ensure project alignment with business objectives and client requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in copper and fiber-optic telecommunications engineering, encompassing broadband design and OSP construction.

• Over 5 years of experience in network engineering or a related field, with a comprehensive understanding of fiber record management, cable counts, and permitting.

• Proficient in FROGS, CAD updates, and OSP Telecom Construction.

• Familiarity with Frontier mapping, design tools, and permitting systems.

• Strong capability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with municipal officials, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Proven knowledge of permitting processes and their requirements.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for project meetings, inspections, and surveys.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and life insurance

• 401k with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development courses

• Performance and referral bonuses

• Production incentives

• Tool/equipment and fuel stipends

• Company vehicle

• Per diem