OSP Engineering Field Tech

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Hammonton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts

Job summary

RJE Telecom in the New Jersey market is seeking an OSP Engineering Field Tech to design and manage outside plant work orders and drawings under general supervision. You will coordinate with drafting and GIS teams and plan new cable routes, with site visits across designated NJ areas.

This hybrid role offers competitive hourly pay, opportunities to work on diverse urban and rural routes, and a chance to contribute to network expansion while developing in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of Telecom OSP Engineering experience
• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare outside plant work orders and drawings
• Provide estimates for work order expenditures and placement
• Coordinate with drafting and GIS personnel to produce construction drawings
• Plan, design, and obtain permits for new cable routes
• Design aerial and underground telecommunications plant routes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Word

Excel

Tools

AutoCAD/Microstation

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Workplace Type: Field

Employment Type: Hourly Unit

Discover a more connected career

At RJE Telecom, as an OSP Engineering Field Tech in the NJ Market area, you’ll design and manage outside plant (OSP) work orders and drawings under general supervision. You'll coordinate with the drafting and GIS teams. You'll also plan and permit new cable routes.

Candidates for this position must to be located in the following areas of New Jersey - Berlin, Toms River, Hammonton, Manchester Township and Pemberton Township.

This is a hybrid position located in the New Jersey market areas listed above. You will make site visits in these areas to collect data for design of outside plant (OSP) work orders.

Compensation Data

Salary range is from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour based on a unit pay differential

What you’ll do

• Design and prepare outside plant work orders and associated drawings, including documentation and accurate record updates
• Provide estimates for work order expenditures and prepare placement, as well as joint use memos
• Coordinate with drafting and GIS personnel in remote offices to produce construction drawings for the network
• Plan, design, and obtain permits for new cable routes
• Design aerial and underground telecommunications plant routes
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• At least two (2) years of Telecom OSP Engineering experience
• Proficient with Word and Excel
• Valid state driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• At least two years related experience and/or training

Knowledge of

• Telecommunications industry standards
• Regulations for OSP facilities
• Aerial or underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Infrastructure plans and surveys to avoid conflicts with underground obstacles to ensure installation in easements and public right of ways
• Fiber optic counts, assignments, and splicing schematics in high-density environments
• AutoCAD/Microstation or Geographic Information Systems

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: Work alone in remote locations, operate vehicle, walk, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: climb stairs and stand

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.