OSP Engineer III

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive engineering of intricate outside plant programs—from initial routing and feasibility assessments to permit approvals, construction initiation, and project closure.

• Determine the technical direction for fiber and copper installations, including aerial and underground systems (pole line, direct-buried, and conduit setups).

• Ensure that designs adhere to NESC and client specifications while maintaining cost and schedule integrity.

• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

• Facilitate coordination across various functions.

• Enhance quality through stringent QA/QC processes, field validations, and data-driven enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in OSP Engineering: Demonstrated leadership in managing complex, multidisciplinary OSP projects (from design to permit, construction readiness, and closure).

• Mastery in Design: Proficient in work order engineering (including road relocations), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability assessments, and value engineering.

• Knowledge of Field & Standards: Practical field measurement experience; comprehensive understanding of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.

• Expertise in Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Proven success in securing permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination activities.

• Financial & QA Expertise: Experience in developing and tracking project budgets and conducting structured QA/QC and site inspections.

• Proficiency in Tools & Systems: Skilled in PC applications and record/CAD systems; adept with measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, and laptops in the field.

• Background in mentoring and leading engineering teams and vendors; establishes technical best practices and standard operating procedures.

• Familiar with drafting, markup, and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), as well as client portals.

• Excellent communication skills—capable of conveying technical constraints into clear guidance for stakeholders.

🏝️ 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