Outside Plant Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to design and enhance telephony networks. The role involves problem-solving, project management, and coordination with clients and contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in telecom engineering and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in OSPE for a telecom firm.
• Familiar with engineering FTTP networks.

Responsibilities

• Design upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to telephony network.
• Coordinate with various client departments and external customers.
• Manage project work orders from start to finish.

Skills

OSPE

IDDS

ICGS

Analytical

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

PMP Certification

CAPM Certification

Tools

MS OFFICE

G Suite

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team.

Job Title:

Outside Plant Engineer

Location(s):

Berlin, NJ

The Outside Plant Engineer is responsible for designing upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant telephony network. This includes all structures (such as poles and conduit systems), cable (copper & fiber) and associated equipment for aerial, underground, buried plant. The engineer monitors and analyzes activity within a geographical turf and designs solutions to maintain or enhance service. He/she coordinates professionally with a variety of client departments and also has direct external customer contact with client customers and partners including government agencies, other utilities, as well as construction industry trades and contractors.

The engineer must be able to solve complex problems with innovative solutions, select and implement the most effective design, and project manage the resulting work order through to completion. The engineer has the authority, up to a set dollar limit, to choose and implement solutions independently.

The engineer needs the ability to work independently in a diverse environment both indoors and outdoors. The employee may need to drive a non-CDL vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. The employee may need to sit, stand, or walk for periods of time to accomplish engineering work including field surveys. The employee may need to lift/move materials customary to a typical office environment. The employee must have his/her own transportation and a valid driver’s license. The employee must have the ability to work from home (broadband connection).

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have work experience directly in OSPE for a telecom firm.
• Must have experience with IDDS/ICGS.
• Should have experience with MS OFFICE & G Suite.
• Must be familiar with engineering FTTP networks; copper network engineering experience is a plus.
• Superior analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal customer contact skills, including negotiation experience.

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• PMP or CAPM certification (valuable but not required).
• Telecommunication Systems experience with LFACS, vBuild, DCWEB, SPANs, LEIS.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.