OSP Design Engineer: Fiber Network & Field Design

BalsamWest FiberNET; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company car

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunity

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

BalsamWest FiberNet is seeking an OSP Design Engineer to plan, design, permit, document, and verify outside plant telecommunications projects in Western North Carolina. You will manage route designs, material quantities, and field verifications from concept to construction packets.

Office locations include Sylva, Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee. This primarily in-person role requires in-office and field work, with occasional work-from-home days; you must live within the service footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, outside plant construction, engineering, design, inspection, GIS, or a closely related field.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, maps, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, vendors, internal departments, governmental agencies, utilities, and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform field verification and inspections as required.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in new technical software, systems, and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop outside plant route designs and construction plans in accordance with BalsamWest standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design drawings, construction packets, and supporting project documentation.
• Develop material quantities and other information necessary to support project construction and planning.
• Perform field verification of completed construction to confirm that installed facilities conform to approved designs, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Review field conditions and identify necessary design adjustments or revisions.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and ensure completed project information is properly incorporated into BalsamWest records.
• Coordinate design and construction requirements with the Director of Outside Plant Operations and OSP Manager.

Skills

Telecom experience

Technical drawing

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

BalsamWest FiberNet is seeking an OSP Design Engineer to plan, design, permit, document, and verify outside plant telecommunications projects in Western North Carolina. You will manage route designs, material quantities, and field verifications from concept to construction packets.

Office locations include Sylva, Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee. This primarily in-person role requires in-office and field work, with occasional work-from-home days; you must live within the service footprint.