Outside Plant Engineer

📋 Description

• Engage with Township, City, County, and State officials to discuss 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 strategies that minimize conflicts and prevent delays

• Execute field/design OSP BAU work orders (service orders, subdivisions, road relocations, dark fiber MDU, copper/fiber aerial, buried, and underground)

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

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

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

• Collaborate with SSP Contractors to ensure efficient and cost-effective construction

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

• Conduct 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 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 extensive knowledge of fiber record management, cable counts, and permitting

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

• Strong command of Frontier mapping, design tools, and permitting systems

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines

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

• Proven expertise in 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