Field OSP Construction Project Engineer - Fiber Network, TX

Lumos Fiber; Port Arthur (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to expand our fiber network and ensure safe, on-time project delivery across the Port Arthur market. You will oversee contractor performance, manage field challenges, and drive multiple fiber builds from readiness to closeout with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires residency within 30 miles of Port Arthur, TX, regular on-site work, and travel between active sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSP construction, telecommunications engineering, network deployment, or related field operations.
• Strong knowledge of aerial, underground, and buried fiber construction, including OSHA and NESC requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and several active construction projects at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple OSP builds across the market from construction readiness through closeout.
• Set clear expectations for contractors and subcontractors, holding teams accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Track production, schedules, costs, risks, and field progress, and keep stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates.
• Inspect active jobsites and ensure work meets OSHA, NESC, Lumos, and applicable construction standards.
• Coordinate permitting, materials, utilities, municipalities, and other field dependencies that keep construction moving.
• Resolve field roadblocks and community concerns quickly, professionally, and with sound judgment.
• Partner across Engineering, Operations, Permitting, and Supply Chain to improve how Lumos plans, builds, and scales.

Skills

OSP construction

telecommunications engineering

project management

contractor management

field operations

communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Sitetracker

Smartsheet

Job description

Lumos Fiber is seeking an OSP Construction Project Engineer to expand our fiber network and ensure safe, on-time project delivery across the Port Arthur market. You will oversee contractor performance, manage field challenges, and drive multiple fiber builds from readiness to closeout with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires residency within 30 miles of Port Arthur, TX, regular on-site work, and travel between active sites.