OSP Engineer Remote

OSP EngineerRole Snapshot
About the Role

The OSP Engineer designs and supports the implementation of outside plant telecommunications facilities, including aerial and underground fiber networks. Working with the Field Engineering / Construction Manager, Make-Ready Field Engineers, vendors, and internal GIS and CAD teams, this role develops cost-efficient designs, prepares application packages, coordinates required approvals, and supports construction through project closeout.

Performance Expectations

• Delivers accurate designs and application packages that meet customer specifications, project schedules, and applicable standards.

• Follows established procedures, adapts to changing requirements, and communicates risks, conflicts, and recommended solutions promptly.

• Maintains clear project records and routine reporting while coordinating professionally with internal teams, customers, vendors, and permitting agencies.

Key Deliverables

• Cost-efficient fiber network route designs, CAD layouts, and detailed construction schematics based on field data and customer requirements.

• Complete application packages and supporting documentation for permits, pole and conduit licenses, easements, and rights-of-way approvals.

• Accurate design reviews, project status reports, and documentation of risks, scope changes, and recommended mitigations.

• Completed as-built packages and documentation supporting change orders, routine billing, and billing closeout.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop OSP designs, layouts, and construction schematics using CAD software for aerial and underground telecommunications facilities.

• Review field data and analyze local and wide area network systems to develop cost-efficient fiber routes in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines.

• Read highway and road plans, utility maps, and as-built drawings to identify conflicts with existing facilities.

• Coordinate federal, state, and local permitting requirements and pole and conduit licensing procedures with utility and permitting agencies.

• Obtain necessary agreements, licenses, and approvals related to deeds, leases, easements, and rights-of-way.

• Work with the Field Engineering / Construction Manager, Make-Ready Field Engineers, vendors, and GIS and CAD teams to produce complete application packages and routine reports.

• Perform system design and engineering, apply applicable NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards, and troubleshoot OSP system issues.

• Coordinate forecasting, scheduling, resource management, and quality assurance with the project team.

• Review deliverables for accuracy and communicate project risks, issues, and recommended mitigations to project management.

• Work with project managers to identify scope changes, support change order management, and complete routine billing.

• Maintain the integrity of the customer access network and support the deployment of access technologies.

• Assist with as-built package completion and delivery and billing closeout.

• Use MATLAB for analysis and design tasks and support electrical systems, printed circuit board (PCB), and system-on-chip (SoC) integration as required by assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

• OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic networks, including outside and inside plant work in aerial and/or underground facilities.