OSP Engineer

Description

The OSP Engineer role focuses on designing, planning, and implementing outside‑plant projects for copper and fiber networks. Responsibilities include engineering design, permitting, field coordination, budget management, and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards while supporting construction and administrative tasks.

• Design and plan copper and fiber OSP facilities (aerial, buried, conduit) and produce engineering drawings and loss calculations.
• Conduct field measurements and surveys to support network design and quality assurance.
• Prepare and submit permit packages to municipal, county, state, DNR, railroad, and pipeline agencies ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate with municipal officials and other utilities to manage road projects, relocations, and avoid delays.
• Update project tracking tools (FROGS, Varasset, SiteTracker) and maintain engineering records.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and conduct job inspections.
• Collaborate with SSP contractors for timely, budget‑conscious project delivery and support make‑ready work.
• Resolve plant damage requests, cable count changes, and support service orders and expansions.
• Provide administrative support including drafting reports and correspondence.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5+ years experience in copper/fiber network engineering and 5 years total OSP work.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with municipal and utility stakeholders.
• Proficient in Ziply engineering tools: FROGS, Varasset, SiteTracker.
• Preferred location: Pacific Standard Time zone (Mountain Standard Time considered).

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $36 to $38 USD base pay, with eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, and other applicable compensation. Full‑time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.

• Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork; mileage reimbursed.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance