OSP Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Manage intricate outside plant engineering projects that support Frontier's fiber and copper telecommunications infrastructure.

• Supervise engineering processes from the initial design stage and field validation to permitting, construction readiness, and final project closure.

• Direct engineering operations for aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and copper infrastructure.

• Create engineering designs, construction work prints, splicing diagrams, bills of materials, and other supporting documentation.

• Execute work order engineering for new construction, road relocations, modifications to the network, and copper-to-fiber transitions.

• Assess existing network facilities to identify engineering needs for expansions and upgrades.

• Perform route planning, constructability assessments, and design optimizations.

• Address engineering conflicts regarding pole attachments, conduit capacity, cable positioning, and existing infrastructure issues.

• Offer technical mentorship to junior engineers.

• Utilize Varasset, FROGS, and Infinium for Frontier engineering workflows, work order management, and project documentation.

• Establish, update, and maintain engineering records while tracking project milestones.

• Diagnose documentation inconsistencies and coordinate necessary corrections.

• Conduct and coordinate field surveys for aerial and underground telecommunications installations.

• Assess pole conditions, cable routes, conduit availability, and the feasibility of construction.

• Ensure that designs adhere to NESC standards, Frontier specifications, and relevant regulations.

• Review field findings, redlines, and as-built documents.

• Assist with field inspections and resolve engineering issues encountered during construction.

• Prepare and review documentation for municipal, county, state, and utility permits.

• Coordinate activities related to right-of-way, easements, access, pole attachments, make-ready, and joint-use initiatives.

• Collaborate with utilities, permitting agencies, construction teams, project managers, and Frontier stakeholders.

• Oversee engineering work orders, schedules, project progress, action items, QA/QC reviews, status updates, and project closure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in engineering aerial, underground, buried, fiber, and copper telecommunications networks.

• Familiarity with Frontier engineering projects, work orders, and documentation standards.

• Proficient in using Varasset, FROGS, and Infinium.

• Background in road relocations, modifications to networks, and construction work prints.

• Capability to develop and review engineering plans, splicing information, and bills of materials.

• Experience in conducting field verification and evaluating existing telecommunications facilities.

• Solid understanding of NESC standards and OSP engineering practices.

• Experience in coordinating permits, pole attachments, and make-ready activities.

• Ability to assess engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Proficient with engineering record systems, Microsoft Office, CAD or similar applications, and field measurement tools.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance and referral bonuses.

• Production incentives.

• Tool/equipment and fuel stipends.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Per diem or other applicable compensation.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• HSA option offered.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid holidays observed.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Professional development courses and training offered.

• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet provided as required for the role.

• Essential tools and safety equipment supplied.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A family-friendly and innovative company culture.