OSP Engineer III

System One; Maine; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an OSP Engineer III in Nobleboro, ME. The engineer will support copper and fiber outside plant facility projects, overseeing estimates and designs while ensuring compliance with standards.

This role requires 3-5 years in telecommunications engineering, with a focus on broadband design and OSP construction. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in telecommunications engineering, including broadband design and OSP construction.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Drafting experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support copper and fiber outside plant facility engineering projects.
• Coordinate with municipal agencies, contractors, and utilities.
• Perform site evaluations for new work.

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

Broadband design

OSP construction

Fiber experience

Copper experience

CAD System

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Mountain Ltd. has an opening for a OSP Engineer III in the Nobleboro, ME area.

Position Overview

OSP Engineer to support copper and fiber outside plant facility engineering projects. This role is responsible for estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning OSP projects while tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with the company and industry standards. The OSP engineer will coordinate with municipal agencies, contractors, and utilities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The OSP engineer will join management meetings, helping with integral decision making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform site evaluation for new work.

• Engineer new construction, determine pole size, measure distance for length of cable, evaluate type and size of cable, create a list of materials for the job, and ensure the standards for aerial and buried construction are being followed.

• Meet with Township, City, County and State Officials to discuss road and utility projects.

• Plan and prepare drawings for construction of new and removal or rearrangement of existing aerial and underground lines, cables and conduits.

• Address plant damage repair requests.

• Prepare and submit permit applications to local, state and federal agencies.

• Analyze traffic loads and available and existing lines, and forecasts or estimates projected traffic to determine new construction or rearrangements or removals required.

• Select routing of lines and determine equipment requirements.

• Perform construction estimates for customers applying for service to determine if there will be a charge associated with construction.

• May supervise inspection of work orders and contract construction and review completed construction projects.

• Coordinate activities with power companies for requests for service, pole attachments/transfer memorandums, permits, right of way, joint construction and trimming.

• Interact closely with dispatch to handle any problems with plant.

• Evaluate and solve problems associated with unsatisfactory plant reports.

• Perform projects as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 3-5+ years in telecommunications engineering, including broadband design and OSP construction. Fiber experience is a must-have, copper is helpful.

• Outside Plant Experience (3-5 years).

• CAD System experience preferred.

• Versatility and ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and be an effective communicator.

• Must be able to analyze information and carry processes out to completion.

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• Drafting experience helpful.

• RUS experience preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk and climb on terrain not always accessible by vehicle.