OSP Field Engineer

StarTech Networks Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking an OSP Field Engineer to perform field surveys and support fiber-optic and telecommunications engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in OSP fielding, telecom construction, or utility surveying, along with skills in map reading and problem-solving. This role involves documenting existing utility conditions and ensuring accurate data collection for design purposes. Must be legally authorized to work in the USA and capable of handling physical tasks outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience in OSP fielding, telecom construction, or utility surveying.
• Understanding of FTTx and AT&T GPON design.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field walks to document poles, utilities, and site conditions.
• Capture required photos and measure spans accurately.
• Convert field notes into Google Earth/KMZ format.
• Identify constructability issues and permitting requirements.
• Upload and manage data using designated platforms.
• Identify constructability issues, easements, conflicts, and permitting needs.
• Upload data using Katapult Pro or IQGEO.
• Communicate findings to project managers and engineers.

Skills

Field surveying & measurement accuracy

Map/GIS reading

Problem-solving

Time management & organization

Knowledge of aerial/underground telecom infrastructure

Tools

Google Earth

Katapult Pro

IQGEO

Job description

Onsite in Ames, Iowa, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma City, Alabama, Arkansas states

1099 contract long term

Job Description

Position Overview: The OSP Field Engineer performs field surveys and collects data to support fiber-optic and telecommunications engineering projects. This role documents existing aerial and underground utility conditions, validates routes, captures measurements, and ensures all information required for accurate design and permitting is collected.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field walks to document poles, UG paths, utilities, ROW boundaries, and site conditions.
• Capture required photos: pole tags, heights, cable labels, MPOE, handholes, anchors, clearances, and obstructions.
• Measure spans, attachment heights, mid-span clearances, and accurately record GPS coordinates.
• Take detailed field notes following OSP Design Principles and maintain accurate route documentation.
• Convert field notes into Google Earth/KMZ format (preferred).
• Identify constructability issues, easements, conflicts, and permitting requirements.
• Upload and manage data using platforms such as Katapult Pro or IQGEO.
• Communicate findings with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in OSP fielding, telecom construction, or utility surveying (preferred).
• AT&T experience is preferred (IFP/ASE/GPON exposure a plus).
• Knowledge of Google Earth; ability to create or edit KMZ/KML files is a plus.
• Understanding of FTTx and AT&T GPON design is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and perform physically demanding field tasks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible for short business trips and occasional weekend work (rare).
• Able to manage timelines efficiently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly organized, capable of tracking deadlines, deliverables, and project expectations.

Skills

• Field surveying & measurement accuracy.
• Map/GIS reading.
• Problem-solving.
• Time management & organization.
• Knowledge of aerial/underground telecom infrastructure (preferred).