Outside Plant Engineer

StarTech Networks Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StarTech Networks Inc. is looking for an experienced OSP Field Engineer to join their team in the Chicago, Illinois area. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of AT&T related guidelines and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include designing and documenting fiber optic cable installations.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask projects efficiently. Local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must understand various AT&T related OSP Wireline processes.
• Knowledge of OSP Design Principles and ability to take field notes.
• Understanding of pole loading and ROW permit needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and document outside plant fiber optic cable.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining timelines.
• Effectively communicate with customers and vendors.

Skills

Customer Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Effective Communication

Microstation

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Software

Job description

Startech Networks is seeking an experienced OSP Field Engineer with US Work Authorization to join our growing team in the Chicago, Illinois area. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below. They should have a thorough understanding of various AT&T related OSP Wireline processes and guidelines. We are seeking local candidates in or near Chicago, Illinois.

• 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 is 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 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.