Description

Key duties include engineering routine and specific OSP work orders using aerial, buried or underground cable, performing field visits, and handling short‑turnaround projects. The role demands both field work and home‑office tasks, with the ability to review designs with customers and attend project meetings on their behalf.

• Design, document, and price copper and fiber outside‑plant facilities.
• Engineer OSP work orders using aerial, buried, or underground cable configurations.
• Conduct field visits and collaborate with customers on design reviews and meetings.
• Manage short‑turnaround projects in both field and home‑office settings.
• Apply advanced OSP design knowledge, including Rural Utility Standards (RUS) coding and utility relocation.
• Coordinate permit requests with municipalities, counties, states, and railroads.
• Ensure project scheduling, communication, and quality‑control compliance.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants of all backgrounds.

Requirements

The OSP Engineer is responsible for designing, documenting and pricing both copper and fiber outside‑plant facilities. Prior experience with Brightspeed (formerly CenturyLink/Lumen) is preferred, and extensive computer knowledge is required.

Qualifications include advanced knowledge of OSP design for business‑as‑usual operations, experience with copper and fiber‑optic cable, and familiarity with Rural Utility Standards (RUS) coding. Candidates must have at least two years of OSP design experience across aerial, buried and underground telecom infrastructure, as well as civil‑design expertise for utility relocation and permit coordination with local municipalities, counties, states and railroads.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and a minimum of two years relevant experience are required. Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD or Revit, strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and effective communication and technical writing abilities are essential. Attention to detail, organization, and teamwork are also expected.

A valid driver’s license is mandatory; Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification is preferred. Pre‑employment drug screening, background and motor‑vehicle checks may be required.

• Minimum two years OSP design experience with aerial, buried, and underground telecom infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET‑accredited) and proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD or Revit.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, technical writing, and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver’s license; Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Benefits

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge. At KCI we are building an enduring community for our employee‑owners, rewarding integrity and commitment. Our people enjoy the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, and a lifestyle that works, with shared achievements celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, and a collaborative working environment. Employees receive training, mentoring and the resources needed to advance their careers. KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and persons with disabilities to apply.

• Competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, collaborative environment, and training/mentoring resources.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance