BAU Outside Plant Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Engage with Township, City, County, and State officials to review road and utility initiatives (travel required; mileage reimbursed).

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

• Work alongside other utilities to create relocation plans that minimize conflicts and prevent delays.

• Field/design OSP BAU work orders, including service orders, subdivisions, road relocations, dark fiber MDU, and copper/fiber installations (aerial, buried, and underground).

• Update design and project management systems such as FROGS, CAD, Varasset, and SiteTracker.

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

• Prepare and submit necessary permits to local, state, and federal agencies (DOT, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.).

• Collaborate with SSP Contractors to ensure that construction is timely and cost-efficient.

• Handle plant damage repair (PDR/DOR) requests, including adjustments to cable counts and capital projects.

• Perform site surveys and design capital projects for cell towers.

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

• Collaborate closely with Contract Engineers to ensure that projects meet business and client requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Skilled in using Frontier mapping, design tools, and permitting systems.

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

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

• Proven understanding of permitting processes and 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