Remote OSP Designer II: Fiber & HFC Design

Cable ONE; Idaho Falls (ID); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Remote access to premium channels

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Cable One is actively seeking an OSP Designer II to design and support broadband plant extensions. You will read and translate field data, create deliverables, and maintain design standards using CAD/GIS tools.

This role partners with Technical Operations, Construction, and Engineering to ensure accurate, timely designs that align with company standards. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree or equivalent with experience in outside plant design or GIS, and is comfortable working with

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or university; minimum five years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Intermediate knowledge of GIS applications such as ESRI and Schneider design software programs following Cable One standards.
• Intermediate understanding of cable design.
• Well versed in HFC and Fiber symbology.
• Familiarity with telecommunications outside plant equipment, design, and construction techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve complicated issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design new and existing HFC plant extensions.
• Perform base drafting.
• Accurately read walkout information.
• Update as-builts as construction is completed and releases the area.
• Provide complete construction build packet with full design deliverables in a timely manner.
• Learn new software and adapt to new technology when required.
• Create complex fiber splicing matrices and Lightpath circuits.
• Ensure fiber availability and determine reinforcement requirements.
• Design major plant upgrades.
• Perform plant undesigns and redesigns.
• Handle and prioritize multiple projects with accuracy.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Cable design

HFC & fiber

Outside plant equipment

MS Office suite

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

ESRI GIS

Schneider design software

Job description

Cable One is actively seeking an OSP Designer II to design and support broadband plant extensions. You will read and translate field data, create deliverables, and maintain design standards using CAD/GIS tools.

This role partners with Technical Operations, Construction, and Engineering to ensure accurate, timely designs that align with company standards. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree or equivalent with experience in outside plant design or GIS, and is comfortable working with