Copper OSP QC/Design Engineer

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated OSP QC/Designer to support a large-scale telecommunications project. This role involves working with fiber and copper networks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality designs. The ideal candidate will have strong OSP engineering experience and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and GIS platforms. Join a supportive team where your contributions will help shape the future of telecommunications and enhance community connectivity. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Short-term and Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP Design engineering experience required.
• Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and copper networks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data and develop cost-efficient fiber/copper network designs.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for documentation.

Skills

OSP Engineering

Fiber Optic Networks

Copper Networks

AutoCAD

GIS Platforms

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's in Telecommunications

Technical School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

ARAMIS

OCalc

3-GIS

Job description

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Responsibilities

Byers Engineering, a MasTec company, is seeking a full-time OSP QC/Designer in support of a large-scale telecommunications project for both OSP Fiber and Copper Networks.

Position requires experience with outside plant in aerial, buried and/or underground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to federal, state or local government permitting; as well as pole and conduit licensing procedures with utility permitting agencies. The OSP Engineer must work cohesively with the Engineering PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive field data collected, analyze local and wide area network systems, and develop most cost efficient fiber/copper network route design in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines.
• Read and understand road prints, utility maps, and as-builts to identify conflicts with existing facilities.
• Collaborate with any necessary vendor, as well as internal GIS and CAD teams to produce all required documentation for application packages.
• Follow very specific and detailed procedures already implemented while remaining flexible enough to readily adapt to changing standards and procedures without notice.
• Coordinate with project team for forecasting, scheduling, resources management, and quality assurance.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy and apprise project management team of risks, issues, and recommended mitigations.
• Work in tandem with various managers across the project to identify scope creep, manage to change orders, and complete routine billing.
• Ensures the integrity of the customer access network is maintained and provides support for the deployment of access technologies.
• Assist with as-built package completion and delivery as well as billing closeout.
• Perform Quality review on all OSP Engineering Design packages.
• Ensure that all Aerial, Underground and Buried cable designs have been reviewed and analyzed for the most cost-effective solutions and placement.
• Verify that the Customer scope of work or plan was followed.
• Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer records, city records, and per field conditions.
• Accurately depict new construction route opportunities, with the ability to identify, research and problem solve cable path/placement issues and accurately relay solutions to the engineering team.
• Identify missing and/or incorrect design information.
• Communicate quality issues with the engineer and engineering manager to find resolution.
• Approve designs before submittal to customer.
• Ensure current design is the most effective and efficient plan to follow.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines.
• Manage and enforce engineering quality and compliance with outside plant design specification.
• Own the quality control process to produce a value-engineered design, removing all obstacles for construction.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and Copper networks - Knowledge of engineering principles within OSP job related functional area including general practices, procedures and industry standards.
• 3+ years of OSP Design engineering experience.
• 1+ years of experience performing QC review on OSP Design packages prepared by others.
• Working knowledge of client software systems and builds
• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments.
• Knowledge of engineering tools including AutoCAD, ARAMIS, OCalc, 3-GIS,or any similar GIS/KMZ platforms.
• Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Sheets and Google Drive.

Skills:

• Possess STRONG communication & PEOPLE skills
• Strong language skills are required, both oral & written
• Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates
• Follow-up with our customer and provide a status of any and all assigned work
• Excellent time management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, OR Telecomm, Engineering, or Drafting completed courses and diploma from a technical school or community college
• Qualify on pre-employment screening
• Must pass a drug test
• Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening

Work Environment:

• Work in a virtual TEAM environment
• Work a schedule that parallels the hours of the work schedule of our customer

Compensation:

• $30-35/hr

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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