OSP Field Engineer

Overview

Collect and validate OSP telecom data on-site, document findings, and support engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• facility docs
• measurements
• obstruction id
• pole mapping
• field reports
• grounding info

Tasks

-Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure. -Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines -Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy -Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles. -Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team -Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information

Requirements

• 3+ years
• fiber-optic
• gis
• autocad
• microsoft office
• high school

What You Bring

-3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry -Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time -Ability to work safely, with or without supervision -Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.) -Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards -Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states -Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues -Ability to travel with short notice -Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams -Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time -Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc. -Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite -Understanding of OSP construction techniques -Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings -Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills -Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality -Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind -Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects -Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. -Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds -Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus) -Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder -High School Diploma or equivalent required -Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screen required -background check required