Senior OSP Engineer (Fiber, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Ziply Fiber; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Ziply Fiber in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Senior OSP Engineer to lead outside plant design, permitting, and project delivery for fiber networks. You will coordinate with planning, construction, ROW, and vendors to produce buildable designs and ensure timely, budget-conscious execution.

The role requires advanced OSP fiber design experience, strong project coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects across departments while working reliable hours Pacific Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of outside plant engineering experience preferred.
• 3+ years in ROW, permitting with local/state/federal entities.
• Knowledge of outside plant design, cable counts and capacity.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan outside plant facilities and upgrades.
• Coordinate permitting, ROW, and utility coordination for projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Maintain accurate cable records and As-Builts.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication (written and verbal)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-project management

Ability to drive safely

OST design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/GIS drafting

Microsoft Office

Job management software

Job description

Senior OSP Engineer (Fiber, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Full time | Ziply Fiber | United States

Posted On 08/18/2026

Job Information

Department Name Fiber Design & Construction

Telecommunications

City Beaverton

97003

State/Province Oregon

Job Description

Please note: This position is open nationwide, although preference will be given to candidates located near Everett, WA, or Beaverton, OR. Qualified candidates must bring advanced OSP fiber design experience and a demonstrated ability to support projects through permitting, construction, and final completion. This role is not focused on high-level network planning, nor is it limited to creating designs for handoff. The Senior OSP Design Engineer must be capable of producing buildable designs, coordinating permitting and right-of-way requirements, addressing design issues during construction, and maintaining accountability through successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated toelevating the connected livesof the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, arefreshingly great customer experience,andaffordableplans that putcustomersin charge.

As ourstate‑of‑the‑artfiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Our Company Values

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose whatisbest for them,andwesupport employeesin implementingnew ideasand solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest,human communication.

Job Summary

The Senior OSP Engineer is responsible for the execution of projects created by the Planning department. This includes the oversight, extended planning analysis, budgeting and project timing network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business.

The Senior OSP Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) of Engineering for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records and permitting for ROW’s and easements. They ensure projects are progressing through the required programs in a timely manner and within the required budget for implementing the best network solution.

This role works as a special point of contact (SPOC) with various Ziply Fiber departments, internal, external team members and vendor resources.

Project Planning & Design

• Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
• Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.
• Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.
• Prepare cost estimates based on project type and needs.

Engineering Quality and Records

• Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.

Permitting, ROW, and External Coordination

• Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.
• Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.
• Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
• Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases.

Leadership, Support, and Cross-Functional Partnership

• Support leadership in reporting and escalations.
• Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors, including mentorship and quality enforcement
• Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.

Other Duties

• Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
• Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of seven years’ experience in an outside plant engineering position required.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years telecommunication outside plant fiber design including and inventory management experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout and capacities.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, CAD/GIS based drafting, job management programs, etc.
• Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, including walking up to 2 miles when in the field performing duties. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently use hands and repetitive motions to drive stakes into ground using a hammer. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This role requires driving and requires the ability to perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle regularly and safely.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.

At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.

Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening.