OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos Fiber; Memphis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive compensation packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

401K plan with employer contribution

Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet

Job summary

A telecom company is seeking a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer to manage Outside Plant construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of safety regulations. This role requires frequent onsite presence and collaboration with subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely and on time. The position provides a company vehicle and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ technical experience in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
• Independent work habits and proactive initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local subcontractor partners.
• Track crew progress and report to internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Project management experience

Strong knowledge of OSHA rules and safety regulations

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Construction Project Engineer! If you are an experienced telecom construction professional who’s excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we’re harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you!

Our OSP Construction Project Engineers build relationships with subcontractor partners to facilitate the Outside Plant (OSP) Construction & installation of our network within a specific market - tracking all projects for safe, on-time completion in alignment with budget parameters. Lumos’s critical infrastructure builds encompass poles, areal, buried, & underground fiber facilities. Our CPEs must reside within commutable distance of the assigned market - frequent onsite presence is essential.

Hybrid Position*** Requires regular presence onsite at multiple jobsites in market. Successful candidates must reside within market or within a 30 minute commuting distance from Clark or Floyd County, IN. Company vehicle + Mobile phone provided. Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.

Company Summary

Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we’ve joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos’ infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile’s national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

• Builds and maintains relationships with local subcontractor and other partners to manage OSP crews’ activity - accomplishing required work safely, on time & within budget.
• Tracks crew progress and reports on it to internal teams, picking up whatever is required & delivering critical information to ensure leadership understands real-time job progress.
• Partners with & monitors OSP subcontractor crews to drive a safety culture at worksites.
• Ensures OSP subcontractor crews meet NESC code for aerial construction.
• Partners with internal teams on materials forecasting, scheduling, and other activities.
• Coordinates with internal and external teams on all permit needs.
• Complies with all safety regulations & requirements to maintain a successful safety record.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental & cross-functional projects.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building & influencing skills.
• Proven project management experience – running multiple concurrent projects across a geographic area by travelling, working onsite & remotely as required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Able to work independently & collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic – reporting promptly & consistently, and with a sense of urgency based on deadlines and competing priorities.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required.
• Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
• Fiber or Telecom industry experience essential.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent time spent walking, standing in the elements at construction worksites.
• Must utilize appropriate clothing and footwear to maintain safety.
• Frequent sedentary periods using computer, keyboard, and other peripherals.
• Near-constant use of sight, speech, hearing, comprehension, and reasoning.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.