OSP Field Engineer

Great Plains Communications; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Communications in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced OSP Field Engineer to design, coordinate, and oversee outside plant construction. The role requires strong knowledge of OSP practices, drafting, and GIS mapping, with duties spanning design, budgeting, and permitting.

You will collaborate with Operations and PMO to track progress, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion. On-call availability and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Field Engineer experience or 1-3 years in construction.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be on call for outages.
• Knowledge of outside plant construction and GIS/drafting workflows.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and communicate project progress.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs or collaborates on OSP plant designs.
• Ensures designs meet Engineering standards and best practices.
• Estimates costs and manages project budgets.
• Conducts site walks with Operations and customers.
• Updates management/PMO on progress and constraints.
• Documents progress, budget needs, and permits.
• Approves completion with contractors and reports to management.
• Coordinates with outside Engineering firms and field personnel.
• Manages permits data, forms, submittals, and approvals.
• Coordinates contractor activities through all construction phases.

Skills

General communications

Manual drafting

Math skills

GIS mapping

Task coordination

Attention to detail

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical school or equivalent

Tools

GIS mapping software

Drafting software

Job description

Great Plains Communications is looking for an experienced OSP Field Engineer to join our growing team.

This position is located in the Omaha, NE Metro area.

The Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer is responsible for designing, coordinating, and overseeing the construction of all OSP projects. This includes ensuring that designs comply with engineering standards and industry best practices, while managing project timelines, budgets, and updates to mapping systems. The engineer will regularly communicate with management and the project management office (PMO) on project progress, constraints, and budget needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Creates or works with manager on OSP plant designs.
• Creates OSP designs that comply with Engineering standards and most up to date best practices.
• Evaluates project scope and estimating the cost to establish and manage the associated budget.
• Perform site-walks with Operations and customer.
• Communicates with and updates management/PMO on progress of projects.
• Document and report progress, constraints and budget needs with appropriate project owners.
• Gives final approval of completion to contractor and reports to management.
• Reviews special use permit guidelines with requesting agency.
• Collects necessary permit data and completes necessary forms to meet submittal and approval requirements.
• Coordinates with outside Engineering firms, Surveyors, and GPC field personnel for required information and signatures.
• Ensures that requested GPS data and bore logs are submitted after work has been completed to permitting entity.
• Reviews proposed permit plans with contractors prior to submission if necessary.
• Attend necessary meetings with permitting entity.
• Files and closes permit with both permitting entities.
• Coordinates contractor and sub-contractor’s activities during all phases of construction.
• Coordinates joint use projects to ensure GPC infrastructure is being placed in appropriate projects.
• Approves minor construction changes on the spot but discusses major construction changes with management before implementing.
• Handles problems and complaints on each project.
• Verifies that material is in hand for each project and requests purchase orders when appropriate.
• Make final inspections when the project is completed and provide the contractor with a list of items that need correction before final approval.
• Completes and maintains Inventory sheet before, during, and to completion of project.
• Collaborate with State, County, Municipal entities to review and coordinate relocation projects.
• Perform risk analyses to determine strategies for maintenance and emergency restoration projects to minimize downtime.
• Ability to be on call for outage notices and coordinate restoration.

EDUCATION DESIRED

• High school graduate and 2-year technical school or equivalent

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• 3-5 years of previous experience as a Field Engineer or 1-3 years in a construction related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General communications knowledge plus specific knowledge on outside plant construction
• Manual Drafting skills
• Mathematical skills
• Ability to use a computer and utilize GIS mapping
• Ability to coordinate tasks and materials
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Communication skills - written and verbal
• Valid driver's license

Competitive wage and benefits provided. EOE.

High-performing network, high-performing people.

Great Plains Communications is the leading fiber-driven technology provider in the Midwest, delivering fast, reliable solutions including high-speed internet and a full suite of residential and business services to nearly 200 communities across Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Southeast Indiana. Powered by our 19,000-mile MEF-certified, high-capacity network, we provide state-of-the-art connectivity to homes, businesses and carriers backed by custom-built strategies, expert engineering and local support.

What sets us apart? An unwavering commitment to customer experience. From design to deployment, maintenance and beyond, our local experts craft tailored solutions and deliver personalized, ongoing support to keep communities seamlessly connected.