OSP Planning & Design Engineer

SRI Telecom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k

HSA

Job summary

SRI Telecom in Houston, TX is seeking a Planning and Design Engineer to contribute to all areas of outside plant (OSP) design, with OSP mapping experience. You will update databases for job acceptance, issue designs to contractors, track fielding and QC, and provide cost estimating and wavelength reserve for fiber projects.

The role requires expertise in AutoCAD/MicroStation, fiber network design, and strong planning skills. Independent work ethic and clear team communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred.
• Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics.
• Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks is a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically is a must.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for OSP and ISP Fiber layouts, including Patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.
• Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs.
• Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.
• Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.
• Identify efficiency gains in current processes and create technical documentation.
• Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints.
• Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Fiber network design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

IRIS

Spatial

Microsoft Office

Easement & permits

Right-of-way docs

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Spatial

IRIS

Job description

Planning and Design Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (4 days in office)

Salary: $28.00-$30.00/hr.

Benefits:

SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as paid vacation, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, HSA and others!

Description of Role:

SRI Telecom is seeking a Planning and Design Engineer with an understanding of OSP mapping (reading and/or drafting) experience to contribute to all areas of outside plant (OSP) design. The successful consultant will be responsible for updating databases for tracking the acceptance of a job, the issuance of a design to a design contractor, tracking the receipt of the fielding, and QC acceptance. You will also provide cost estimating, reserve fiber wavelengths and other milestone related objectives.

Tasks:

• Review designs for OSP and ISP Fiber layouts, including Patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.
• Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs.
• Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.
• Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.
• Identify efficiency gains in current processes and create technical documentation.
• Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints.
• Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred
• Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics
• Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks is a must
• Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically is a must
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members

Location: Houston, TX 77040