OSP Engineer

Overview

Design, plan, and execute OSP copper/fiber projects, handling permits, budgets, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• plant design
• permit packages
• field measurements
• cad updates
• budget monitoring
• contractor coordination

Tasks

-Assist with make-ready work and joint-use coordination for Frontier-owned poles. -Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit). -Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards. -Collaborate with other utilities to coordinate relocations, minimize conflicts, and avoid project delays. -Support service orders, subdivision expansions, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and more. -Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents. -Address and resolve plant damage requests (DOR/PDR), cable count changes, and other network service needs. -Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs. -Conduct field measurements for poles, conduits, and buried facilities to support network design. -Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.). -Conduct site surveys, support PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects (e.g., for cell towers or plant repairs). -Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and conduct job inspections for quality assurance. -Update FROGS (CAD), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required. -Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation. -Coordinate with SSP contractors to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion. -Meet with municipal and government officials to coordinate around road projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed).

Requirements

• 5+ years
• fiber optic
• project management
• permitting
• frogs
• communication

What You Bring

-Skilled in communication and collaboration with municipal officials, utility companies, contractors, and cross-functional teams. -Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings (mileage reimbursed). -Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting and fiber record management. -3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering. -Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. -In-depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices. -Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker. -Must reside within 1 hour of Findlay, OH, to support regional field requirements.

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