OSP Inspector

JSI; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector on our Engineering team, where you\'ll oversee fiber optic cable construction to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to engineering plans across the United States.

You will collaborate with construction crews, project managers, and permitting agencies to support successful buildouts while documenting GPS coordinates, as-built data, and daily reports. This role involves travel and field work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years in OSP RUS telecom inspection, construction, or engineering preferred.
• Aerial construction/inspection experience required.
• Ability to read schematics, maps, staking sheets, and prints.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fiber placement and ensure adherence to engineering prints and customer specs.
• Verify cable/equipment placement, GPS data, and as-built documentation.
• Support project scheduling, workflow, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with landowners, permitting agencies, and internal teams.
• Submit daily reports and maintain project documentation.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

OSP inspection experience

Aerial construction/inspection

Reading schematics & prints

MS Office (Excel)

Physical outdoors work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OSP Inspector

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Silver City, NM

Reporting To: Montgomery, Ann

Description

JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector on our Engineering team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion - while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.

Position Overview:

As an OSP Inspector, you will be responsible for overseeing fiber optic cable construction to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to engineering plans. In this role, you will collaborate closely with construction crews, project managers, and permitting agencies to support the successful buildout of fiber infrastructure across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure fiber placement, construction, and engineering standards/specifications for (aerial, buried, underground) follow engineering prints and customer specifications.
• Verify cable and equipment placement, sequential numbers, handhole/pedestal installation accuracy, documenting GPS coordinates, and as-built data.
• Support schedule coordination, workflow monitoring, and cost tracking efforts.
• Resolve design and staking sheet problems that arise during construction and, when necessary, interpret company guidelines for specific applications.
• Prepare and submit daily reports and project documentation.
• Communicate with landowners, permitting agencies, and internal departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in OSP RUS telecom inspection, construction, and/or engineering preferred.
• Aerial construction/inspection experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, maps, staking sheets, and construction prints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and basic computer proficiency.
• Physically able to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain; capable of standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.