OSP Engineer

Apex Systems; Arbutus (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an OSP Engineer to design and upgrade Outside Plant telephony networks, supporting decommissioning of a retiring TDM switch. Remote work options are available with occasional on-site coordination in Halethorpe, Maryland.

The role requires experience with OSP practices, familiarity with Telcordia, LEIS, and Tirks, plus CAD and MS Excel/Access proficiency. Strong communication skills and multi-project management are valued.

Qualifications

• Former experience with the specified client is required.
• Strong knowledge of telecom Outside Plant engineering practices and systems such as Telcordia LFACs, Switch, LEIS, and Tirks, with emphasis on Tirks.
• Experience with CAD programs and high proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Responsibilities

• Design additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant electronics telephony network.
• Work on switch decommission projects related to the retiring TDM switch.
• Coordinate with a variety of internal departments.
• Engage with builders, building managers, property owners, and end users.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions in diverse topologies.
• Price out solutions and select the most effective, efficient design.

Skills

CAD programs

MS Excel

MS Access

TIRKS knowledge

Written and oral communication

Tools

Telcordia LFACs

LEIS

TIRKS

Switch

Job description

Job#: 3054268

Job Description:
OSP Engineer

Location: Halethorpe, Maryland (Remote)

Alternate Location: Fully remote

Role Overview

We are seeking an OSP Engineer responsible for designing additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant electronics telephony network. This role involves supporting decommissioning efforts related to OSP electronics equipment connected to a retiring TDM switch. The engineer will coordinate with various internal departments and have direct contact with builders, property owners, and end users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant electronics telephony network, including structures, cable, and associated equipment.
• Work on switch decommission projects as it relates to any OSP electronics equipment connected to the retiring TDM switch.
• Coordinate with a variety of internal departments.
• Engage with builders, building managers, property owners, and residential and business end users.
• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions in diverse business and residential topologies.
• Price out solutions and select the most effective, efficient, and timely design.
• Operate with authority, up to a set dollar limit, to choose and implement solutions independently.

Required Qualifications

• Former experience with the specified client is required.
• Prior working experience and basic knowledge of telecom Outside Plant Engineering Practices and systems such as Telcordia systems LFACs, Switch, LEIS, and Tirks, with a heavy emphasis on TIRKS.
• Experience with CAD programs as well as high proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Solid written and oral communications skills.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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