Outside Plant Engineer

Jobtailor; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an OSP Network Expansion Manager to oversee fiber extension projects, manage internal and external partners, and ensure on-time, on-spec delivery within budget.

You will lead engineering and construction across multiple projects, coordinate with contractors, developers, municipalities, and consultants, and drive productivity improvements while ensuring reliability and cost control.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Experience with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of outside plant engineering practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields preferred as an 'even better' qualification.
• Experience with CAD, 3GIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth, or other mapping and drafting software preferred.
• Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Tableau or Cheetah preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external partners and vendors overseeing OSP/ISP construction and maintenance of network extension projects.
• Deliver fiber to new and existing customers on time, to specifications, and within budget.
• Manage engineering and construction activities for assigned OSP network expansion and maintenance projects.
• Lead engineering efforts across multiple projects and use vendor resources to meet deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, and consultants.
• Propose engineering and operational productivity solutions.
• Analyze schedule changes and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Identify network infrastructure vulnerabilities and make reliability decisions within financial constraints.
• Prepare cost analyses, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications.
• Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and administrative work.
• Conduct field meetings, inspect construction in progress, and perform final-product quality control.
• Communicate project status and progress to team members and customers.
• Respond to network outages and coordinate resources for prompt restoration.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Analysis

Network Infrastructure Analysis

Quality Control

Engineering Solutions

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

3GIS

ARCGIS

Google Earth

Tableau

Job description

• Manage internal and external partners and vendors overseeing OSP/ISP construction and maintenance of network extension projects
• Deliver fiber to new and existing customers on time, to specifications, and within budget
• Manage engineering and construction activities for assigned OSP network expansion and maintenance projects
• Lead engineering efforts across multiple projects and use vendor resources to meet deliverables
• Coordinate project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, and consultants
• Propose engineering and operational productivity solutions
• Analyze schedule changes and take corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Identify network infrastructure vulnerabilities and make reliability decisions within financial constraints
• Prepare cost analyses, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications
• Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and administrative work
• Conduct field meetings, inspect construction in progress, and perform final-product quality control
• Communicate project status and progress to team members and customers
• Respond to network outages and coordinate resources for prompt restoration

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or two or more years of relevant work experience
• Three or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
• Experience with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of outside plant engineering practices
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields preferred as an 'even better' qualification
• Experience with CAD, 3GIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth, or other mapping and drafting software preferred
• Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Tableau or Cheetah preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing OSP network expansion projects, including engineering and construction activities, while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Proficient in analyzing project schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders, and implementing productivity solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• OSP Network Expansion Management
• Project Coordination
• Cost Analysis
• Outside Plant Engineering Practices
• Mapping and Drafting Software

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Cost Analysis
• Network Infrastructure Analysis
• Quality Control
• Engineering Solutions

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Network Extension Projects
• Vendor Management
• Construction Oversight
• Field Inspections
• Project Specifications

Tools & Technologies

• Google Workspace
• CAD
• 3GIS
• ARCGIS
• Tableau