Outside Plant Engineer

Position SummaryThe Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer is responsible for supporting construction and field operations teams determining the best routes to service new and existing customers, maintaining the integrity of the network while working safely to develop a plan which can be executed timely and on budget. This position requires analysis of outside plant infrastructure, a familiarity of NESC guidelines, occasional field surveying, working with local and state municipalities to acquire road permits and easements to complete OSP projects. It requires working with various utility companies to complete OSP projects. It also requires communicating clearly and collaborating with various departments within the organization.ResponsibilitiesWorks directly with OSP Coordinators on pole application processesSupports OSP Coordinators with process improvementsProvide guidance/support to construction/field operations teams as neededEnsures compliance with industry specifications including but not limited to gathering pole data and obtaining permitting and rights of wayServes as a liaison between the Company, Construction Managers, contractors, public utility companies, and customersActively seeks to resolve delays quickly and efficiently during the life cycle of the projectAbility to interpret outside plant infrastructure including data, maps, and design drawings.Understanding make-ready pole engineering including safety practicesFamiliarity with NESC/Utility Company safety standardsReview and analyzing utility pole audit dataOccasionally will conduct pole surveys and GIS surveys to update and maintain OSP databasesAbility to travel as requiredThis position requires working in a variety of conditions from temperature-controlled offices to outside elementsExtended sitting, standing, and kneeling may be requiredOccasional lifting of more than 20 pounds may be requiredQualifications5+ years of telephony or engineering operations experienceAssociate's Degree in a technical discipline preferred2+ years directly related OSP Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experienceCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary with free/discounted servicesOpportunity for advancementAttractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and more, effective immediately upon hireGenerous paid time off and holidaysCompany InformationArmstrong Utilities, Inc. connected our first cable television customers in 1963, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Since that time, we have continued to keep pace with the technological advancements of this ever-changing industry.Our first customers received nine channels. Today, Armstrong offers consumers hundreds of viewing options, High Speed Internet service, telephone service and a variety of business products, all over our state-of-the-art broadband network.Throughout our more than 50 years in cable television, Armstrong has been a leader in innovation. Using fiber optics and advanced technology, our networks are designed to provide leading-edge services and high reliability.Armstrong has always relied on the great people who work for us. Nationally recognized for customer service excellence, their dedication to the customer has kept us a leader in the industry.Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWho We AreThe Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.