CNE OSP Engineering Technician III

Communication Network Engineering, Inc. - CNE; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking an OSP Engineering Technician III in Fargo, North Dakota. This role involves project design assistance, construction supervision, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate has a background in telecommunications or related fields, with extensive experience in utility construction. Values such as professionalism and adaptability are deeply integrated within the company culture. Join us to make a tangible difference with technology that enhances lives.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in utility construction needed.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings using Visio and AutoCAD.
• Supervise other OSP Engineering Technicians.
• Conduct on-site inspections and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCAD)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Five years of experience in the utility construction industry

Education

Associate degree in Telecommunications, Drafting, Construction Management or related field

Tools

O-Calc software

GPS units

ArcGIS

Job description

The Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering Technician III provides project design assistance, field staking, and construction supervision of telecommunications outside plant construction projects. This role typically works under minimal supervision and may supervise other OSP Engineering Technicians.

As a 100% employee‑owned company, we know we can only succeed when our clients succeed. Our employees promote a positive, team‑oriented culture, where employees are allowed to explore their talents and work on challenging, rewarding projects. At Communication Network Engineering, our work makes a tangible difference in people’s lives, as we bring them the technology they need to thrive in the modern world.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares construction drawings, including electronically drawn staking sheets (Visio) and maps (AutoCAD/GIS)
• Works with contractors to determine the needs of the project, including ped staking, fiber placement routes, and bore locations
• Prepares construction units and progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Researches and acquires private easements
• Collects field data utilizing GPS units and other collection tools
• Provides supervision to other OSP Engineering Technicians, as needed
• Performs on‑site inspection and supervision of the outside plant construction to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications
• Records as-built records for the project
• Performs arial fielding and prepares for analysis, as needed
• Updates construction drawings with as-built data
• Completes as-built mapping using ArcGIS or AutoCAD, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Associate degree in Telecommunications, Drafting, Construction Management or related field, preferred
• Five years of experience in the utility construction industry
• Thorough knowledge of aerial design and construction practices and procedures of fiber facilities, preferred
• Experience with pole loading analysis software such as O-Calc, preferred
• Comprehensive computer skills (Microsoft Office, Visio, and AutoCAD experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to excel working both independently and as a part of a team
• The ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Overnight and/or extended travel required
• The ability to work overtime during the construction season
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

The culture at Communication Network Engineering, Inc. is built on our shared core values – Professional, Relationship‑Driven, Adaptable, Accountable, and Tenacious.

Core Values

• Professional means the sum of integrity, honesty, and truth (candor). There is no amount of money nor personal gain that is ever worth betraying trust.
• Relationship‑driven means we actively and authentically engage with others to build open, honest, and respectful relationships.
• Adaptable means we are strategic and embrace a growth mindset; but remain flexible and open to change on ways to improve and work more efficiently.
• Accountable means we always have both feet in – we see what needs to be done and do it without needing to be asked.
• Tenacious means we persevere and have a thirst for achieving excellence. We don’t believe in mediocrity.

These values differentiate how we successfully do what we do. We hire, separate, review, reward, and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it’s important that you share these values to be part of our team.