OSP Design/Field Technician

Olsson Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an OSP Design/Field Technician to perform design work and field assessments in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Ideal candidates will possess a background in telecommunication design and GIS software. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively while positively affecting communities through engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of related telecommunication OSP experience.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Means and ability to travel to project sites around Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Complete design work and travel to project sites for field assessments.
• Review, analyze, and resolve engineering discrepancies.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders on-site.

Skills

Collaborative work

Telecommunication OSP experience

GIS software familiarity

Field collection devices experience

Tools

ArcMap

ArcPro

NetDesigner

OSPInsight

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As an OSP Design/Field Technician, you will complete design work and travel to project sites to perform field assessments, take design and field notes, and coordinate with project stakeholders on-site. You will review, analyze, resolve engineering discrepancies, and provide reporting on design. You will work with internal staff to prepare permit plans and complete and submit permits for approval with the appropriate agencies. Successful candidates will be familiar with Telecommunication design standards and GIS. The ideal candidate will have a desire to see projects through conception, design and construction.

This role requires occasional travel to project sites throughout Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi areas. We have one current opening and will consider candidates who are based in Alabama, Louisiana or Mississippi.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• 3 or more years of related telecommunication OSP experience.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.
• The means and ability to travel to project sites around the Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi area.
• GIS software (ArcMap, ArcPro, NetDesigner or OSPInsight) and CAD-related software experience.
• Experience using field collection devices such as ikeGPS and ArcGIS Field Maps, preferred.
• OSHA-10 Preferred.

Additional Information

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.