OSP Engineer II

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

📋 Description

• Execute comprehensive OSP engineering tasks encompassing estimation, analysis, design, and planning for copper and fiber cable networks, which includes aerial, buried, and conduit systems.

• Create engineering designs for poles, conduit pathways, and buried facilities in alignment with company standards and industry regulations.

• Draft and interpret engineering plans, drawings, loop loss designs, and technical documentation.

• Design and support network infrastructure for FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecommunications transport technologies.

• Monitor project budgets and assess estimated versus actual costs to guarantee financial performance.

• Carry out field data collection, measurements, and inspections to aid in engineering design and construction planning.

• Prepare and compile permit packages for submission to local authorities and regulatory bodies.

• Maintain project documentation, records, and files, including property records and engineering reports.

• Conduct quality control reviews and periodic inspections to ensure engineering accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, municipalities, retail and wholesale providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate project execution.

• Generate engineering work orders for both routine and complex OSP projects, such as road relocations.

• Offer technical advice regarding the installation and operational functionality of network equipment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and engineering OSP telecom infrastructure, inclusive of fiber and copper networks.

• Solid understanding of OSP principles, engineering standards, and practices within the telecommunications industry.

• Experience with right-of-way acquisition, easements, and the permitting process.

• Capability to identify existing voice/data plants, electric utilities, and other infrastructure within site plans and field environments.

• Experience in reviewing and ensuring quality control of engineering work, including oversight of other OSP engineers (required for Level III).

• Familiarity with COE/OSP work order procedures and telecom construction practices, including road move projects.

• Proficient in PC applications, engineering databases, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems.

• Understanding of telecom network systems, including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and fiber transport technologies.

• Knowledge of circuit design and the functionality of network equipment.

• Experience collaborating with local telecom networks and municipalities.

• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and related engineering requirements.

• Must possess field engineering tools such as a measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 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 or other applicable compensation