OSP Engineer II

Core Responsibilities

• Perform detailed OSP engineering tasks including estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning for copper and fiber cable networks including aerial, buried, and conduit systems.
• Develop engineering designs for poles, conduit routes, and buried facilities in accordance with company standards and industry regulations.
• Prepare and interpret engineering plans, drawings, loop loss designs, and technical reports.
• Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom transport technologies.
• Track project budgets and compare estimated versus actual costs to ensure financial performance.
• Conduct field data collection, measurements, and inspections to support engineering design and construction planning.
• Prepare and organize permit packages for submission to local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and files including property records and engineering reports.
• Perform quality control reviews and periodic inspections to ensure engineering accuracy and project compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, municipalities, retail and wholesale providers, and other stakeholders to support project implementation.
• Develop engineering work orders including routine and complex OSP projects such as road moves.
• Provide technical guidance regarding network equipment installation and operational functionality.

Core Qualifications

• Experience designing and engineering OSP telecom infrastructure including fiber and copper networks.
• Strong understanding of OSP principles, engineering standards, and telecom industry practices.
• Experience with right-of-way acquisition, easements, and permitting processes.
• Ability to identify existing voice/data plant, electric utilities, and other infrastructure in both site plans and field environments.