OSP Engineer

GoNetspeed; Oakleigh (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GoNetspeed is seeking a Field Engineer to support the OSP Engineering Department with field and office activities. You will design and implement outside plant installations, coordinate with contractors, and manage projects from inception to completion, including documenting progress and staying within budget.

This role requires significant travel to job sites and some office work, with a focus on accurate planning, scheduling, and timely project closure within OTELCO’s tracking systems.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of Telecom project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Telecom construction.
• High School diploma; Associate degree preferred.
• Knowledge in CAD, ESRI and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of standard practices in Telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop outside plant equipment installations, modifications, upgrades and construction activities.
• Support designs of line setup and staking specifications, and cable and line extensions.
• Conduct job costing activities and price out job components.
• Assist in planning and analysis for new outside plant construction of network facilities (Fiber, Copper/DSL, HFC).
• Oversee permitting with State, Local and Federal agencies and ensure ROW approvals.
• Document field data and manage contractor as-builts; coordinate with Mapping for drawings updates.
• Travel to job sites to report on-going status and resolve conflicts or issues.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Meeting deadlines

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ESRI

Google Maps/Earth

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD

Job description

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next.

This position would supplement the OSP Engineering Department with regular Field Engineering requirements while maintaining project completion guidelines for yearly facility build-outs, line extensions, and general maintenance. This position would require significant time traveling to the job sites as well as time in an office environment. The position requires developing accurate project plans, managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency and completion on time and within budget. Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, as well as construction contractors, as necessary to guarantee project deadlines and commitments are met on time. Travel to job sites for documenting on-going job status updates and resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise. Ensure projects are maintained in OTELCO’s project tracking system, completed, and closed with great accuracy.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for designing and developing outside plant equipment installation, modifications, upgrades and construction activities.
• Supports Designs of line setup and staking specifications, and cable and line extensions.
• Conducts job costing activities and prices out job components.
• Assist in the planning, analysis, and recommendations in support of new construction of outside plant network structures and facilities. Included, but not limited to, Fiber-To-The-Premise, Copper/DSL, and Hybrid Fiber Coax technology.
• Supports/Oversee permitting with State, Local and Federal agencies.
• Responsible for obtaining right-of-way use approval.
• Responsible for acquiring field data.
• Responsible for maintaining all contractor as-built changes and assisting the Mapping department with updates to drawings.
• Willing to travel within and outside OTELCO’s current footprint, when called upon.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Google Maps/Earth, AutoCAD, ESRI, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of standard practices in Telecommunications
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of construction services, ordering and installation of the following: Fiber, Telco, Coax, and general Aerial/Underground construction supplies.
• Attention to detail is paramount
• Ability to read and interpret legal land descriptions and easement agreements
• Ability to work independently on multifaceted projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form
• Experience working to tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must be able to work overtime as required

Education and Experience

• 1-5 years of Telecom project management experience preferred
• Knowledge of Telecom construction
• High School diploma
• Associate degree preferred
• Knowledge in CAD, ESRI and Microsoft Office

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.