OSP Design Engineer - Road Moves

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an OSP Designer, where your expertise in fiber optic and copper networks will be pivotal in shaping telecommunications infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale projects, ensuring efficient network designs and collaborating with diverse teams. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the telecommunications industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don't miss out on building your career with an industry leader!

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Qualifications

• Experience in deploying fiber optic and copper networks is essential.
• Knowledge of engineering tools and standards in OSP environments.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-efficient fiber/copper network routes based on field data.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and quality assurance.

Skills

OSP engineering experience

Knowledge of fiber optic and copper networks

Microstation

AutoCAD

3-GIS

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or Engineering

Technical school diploma in related field

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

3-GIS

Google Sheets

Google Drive

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 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.

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.
• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments.
• Knowledge of engineering tools including Microstation, AutoCAD, 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
• 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:

• $30-32/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.