OSP Engineer - Telecommunications

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a fast-growing fibre-optic broadband provider established in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, focused on delivering fast, reliable connectivity to homes and businesses across Texas and beyond. Backed by a leading digital infrastructure investment firm and founded by experienced internet industry professionals, the organization is driven by a commitment to exceptional customer experience, community connection, and building a workplace where people can thrive. With a strong community focus, the company also pledges a 1% annual giveback to local charities and causes, while operating as an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory hiring practices in line with federal and Texas law.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

OSP Engineering

• Responsible for the low-level engineering designs of all fiber to the premise projects to include fielding, placement, fiber counts, structures and splicing design for all backbone, feeder, distribution segments.
• Low-Level engineering designs will include both underground and aerial engineering utilizing GIS design tools.
• Detailed understanding of survey field notes and sketches to create new or update existing designs using various software platforms.
• Coordinate field technicians on data collection and field surveys. In some cases, self-perform field visits collect data and conduct field surveys.
• Prepare cost estimates and material requirements for projects, manages project financials, and performs financial true-up of projects at close.
• Perform Make-Ready analysis for aerial routes and review/approve Pole Attachment applications.
• Understand permitting requirements and ensure all engineering is completed early for long-lead permits to ensure construction is not delayed.
• Generate bill of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation required for permitting, construction, and record-keeping.
• Continue to optimize the low-level design to lower cost and simplify the drop installation for field technicians.

Planning, Quality Control and Reporting

• Perform review of low-level designs to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Prepare and review work packages for internal and vendor assignments.
• Provides input on best practices, permit processes, field construction methods, and OSP material solutions.
• Be proactive and forward looking to ensure there is a strong pipeline of FTTH designs in progress & construction ready to absorb unforeseen delays without impacting annual FTTH build targets.
• Report weekly on the number of FTTH passings by status: approved, design, permitting, construction ready.
• Work with PMO to assist in the preparation of project timelines, provide regular updates on schedule, delays, and what steps may be required to mitigate the delays.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends various meetings with management, departments, vendors and municipalities to ensure company objectives are met.
• Create weekly reports and update management on status and issues.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Outside Plant Engineering Design, Construction Management, or OSP Field Inspector.
• Able to travel for business requirements; possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and deliver impactful presentations to supervisors and managers, while constructively escalating issues and challenges when required.
• Ability to work independently and with a team of senior-level engineers and supervisors to develop solutions to complete assigned tasks.
• Expert knowledge of outside plant engineering, field design methods, and Telecom products.
• Working knowledge of city/county/DOT/Railroad permit process.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• AutoCAD or similar tool experience is recommended.
• Experience in GIS software (ArcGIS, 3GIS, Vetro Fiber, IQGeo, or similar) is required.
• Experience in PLA (Pole Loading Analysis) software is a plus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments

Salary:

• Competitive and negotiable depending on experience