OSP Engineer

A client of ours is seeking a Network Engineer to add to their team. This position is responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside plant in a local serving exchange environment. They will be a subject matter expert of and for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities work such as but not limited to cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, permitting for right of ways and easements. This position works as a team member with Network Planning, Central Office, Transmission and Operations to support the growth, replacements and upgrades of telecommunications plant facilities. This position also supports sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed. Candidates for this position must have experience engineering fiber to the home deployments.Responsibilities: Must have experience engineering fiber to the home deploymentsEngineering design for outside plant projectsProactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancementsCommunicate with state, county, city and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changesCoordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trenchCommunicate with all peers and departments to insure proper project planningMaintain accurate cable records and updatesApply for permits as requiredMaintain and investigate right of ways and easements for releases Required Experience:B.S. or B.A. in Engineering or equivalent preferred, or a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience related to outside plant, preferable in a local exchange environment.Must have outside plant construction and project management experience and inventory management experience.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities. Must have experience in right of way, private easement and permitting with local, state and federal entities. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacities. Must have detailed knowledge of outside plant activities. Knowledge of engineering tools Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email and other vendor softwareMust be able to participate and lead project teams to achieve team objectives and goals.Strong interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors and technicians.