OSP Engineer

Zunch Staffing; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks an experienced OSP Engineer to support outside plant network design initiatives in Kentucky. The role involves creating accurate drawings using CAD and GIS tools, performing high-level network designs, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS, along with at least 2 years of telecom design experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of telecom design experience, or relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge of aerial, buried, and underground design practices.
• Ability to prepare and submit permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed OSP engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Design and layer outside plant facilities including conduit and cables.
• Analyze site surveys to develop construction-ready design documents.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of OSP engineering

Telecom design experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office Suite

ARAMIS

O-Calc

IQGeo

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced OSP Engineer to support outside plant network design initiatives. This role involves creating and modifying detailed drawings using CAD and GIS tools, performing high-level network design, and ensuring accuracy and conformance with engineering standards and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update detailed OSP engineering drawings using AutoCAD, QGIS, and other client-specific systems.
• Interpret sketches, layouts, and field notes to develop conduit and cable design plans.
• Design and layer outside plant facilities including conduit, fiber optic and copper cables (aerial, buried, and underground), manholes, hand holes, and utility poles.
• Analyze site surveys to translate field data into construction-ready design documents.
• Identify and avoid facility conflicts in rights-of-way, easements, and near existing utilities.
• Perform pole loading, bonding & grounding, and anchoring analysis for aerial facilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction personnel to ensure accuracy and feasibility of designs.
• Acquire OSP records, utility maps, assessor maps, and construction prints from local municipalities and other sources.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to city, county, state, and regulatory agencies including those requiring traffic control, railroad, and environmental approvals.
• Maintain documentation and support system management, including file maintenance, data backup, and storage.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ARAMIS, GIS, O-Calc, and IQGeo tools (experience with Aramis and IQGeo is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of OSP engineering, including aerial, buried, and underground design practices.
• Experience reading and producing outside plant drawings, conduit prints, and permit drawings.
• Minimum 2 years of telecom design experience or an associate/bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Solid understanding of ROWs, easements, utility coordination, and permitting processes.
• Preferred experience with GPON and Corning Flexnap products.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across internal and external teams.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for operating a keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Visual acuity for close-up work and color differentiation.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.