OSP Field Engineer

StarTech Networks Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Startech Networks, Inc. in Reno, Nevada is seeking an experienced OSP Field Engineer with US work authorization to join our growing team.

The role focuses on scoping OSP projects, managing customers, vendors, and projects, and communicating effectively across channels. The candidate will design, provision, and document outside plant fiber optic networks (UG, aerial, buried) and must understand manhole/conduit design and pole loading.

Qualifications

• Ability to scope OSP-related projects.
• Strong customer, vendor, and project management skills.
• Effective communication over phone, email, and in person.

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and document outside plant fiber optic cable (UG, Aerial, Buried).
• Understand manhole and conduit design.
• Read and understand work prints from drafting systems (AutoCAD/ARAMIS).
• Transfer field notes into KMZ files when needed; KMZ knowledge a plus.
• Maintain timelines and multitask multiple projects.

Skills

Customer service

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

OSPF/FTTx knowledge

GPON design

US work authorization

Field documentation

Google Earth knowledge

Pole loading/ROW permits

Reading prints (AutoCAD/ARAMIS)

Tools

AutoCAD

ARAMIS

Google Earth

Job description

Startech Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced OSP Field Engineer candidate with US Work Authorization to join our growing team in Reno, Nevada. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below. Selected candidates should have a thorough understanding of various AT&T-related OSP Wireline processes and guidelines.

Job Details:

• Should be able to understand and perform scoping of OSP-related projects.
• Should have good Customer, Vendor, and Project Management Skills.
• Should be able to communicate effectively over the phone, via email, and in person.
• Design, provision, document, outside plant fiber optic cable (UG, Aerial, and Buried).
• Must also understand manhole and conduit design.
• Able to read and understand work prints from various drafting systems, such as AutoCAD and ARAMIS.
• Must be able to take field notes following OSP Design Principles and having the ability to transfer those notes into KMZ file is a plus.
• Google Earth knowledge a plus.
• Must understand pole loading and ROW permit needs.
• Must be able to understand FTTx and AT&T GPON design is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Should be flexible for short business trips if needed and have a flexible schedule as work, although very infrequent, sometimes requires weekend work.
• Ability to maintain efficient working timelines while multitasking several different projects at one time.
• Must be organized and capable of tracking work due dates and expectations.