Outside Plant Engineer: Fiber Network Projects Lead

Cogent Communications; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications in the United States seeks an experienced OSP Engineer/Project Manager to lead field activities on Cogent’s network, typically across a 4–11 state area, ensuring safe, cost‑effective execution of excavation and construction projects while coordinating with operations, Real Estate, Contracts, and vendors.

You will manage multiple projects (3–5 per month, $500K–$5M each) and mentor junior engineers, require 1–5 years in outside plant engineering, knowledge of Cogent

Qualifications

• BS/BA (Civil Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience plus 1-5 years of experience in outside plant engineering and construction.
• 1-5 years of experience must be in direct management of construction or engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of Cogent cable construction standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Manage complex projects typically over a 4-11 state area.
• Assess planned excavation/construction activities for conflicts with Cogent’s fiber cable.
• Negotiate changes in excavation/construction activities to remove conflicts.
• Analyze and prepare cost effective OSP work orders including cost estimates and specifications.
• Supervise engineering/construction activities of contract personnel to ensure safety and Cogent standards.
• Coordinate engineering/construction activities with operations support systems, Real Estate, Contracts, and other entities.
• Maintain permanent as built drawings of fiber routes and coordinate changes with CPR/Drafting groups.
• Coordinate with Access Management for entrances to Cogent buildings.
• Interface with governments for permits and approvals.
• Typically manage 3-5 projects per month costing $500K to $5M each.
• Provide guidance to lower level OSP Engineers on projects.
• Locate Cogent cable and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Team leader on major OSP construction/relocation projects and reimbursable jobs.
• Review construction plans and standards of vendors doing OPS construction for Cogent.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

BS/BA in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD systems

GIS

GPS field survey tools

Job description

Cogent Communications in the United States seeks an experienced OSP Engineer/Project Manager to lead field activities on Cogent’s network, typically across a 4–11 state area, ensuring safe, cost‑effective execution of excavation and construction projects while coordinating with operations, Real Estate, Contracts, and vendors.

You will manage multiple projects (3–5 per month, $500K–$5M each) and mentor junior engineers, require 1–5 years in outside plant engineering, knowledge of Cogent