In this field-based role, you will be responsible for conducting initial site walk-throughs, assessing existing building infrastructure, capturing precise route data, and producing complete survey packages for engineering and design teams. The ideal candidate brings field survey experience in telecom/OSP, strong technical reporting capabilities, and the ability to interact professionally with property owners and managers.
Responsibilities
- Field Surveys & Data Collection
- Perform comprehensive site walks of Multi-Dwelling Units (apartment complexes, strip malls, office parks, and multi-tenant commercial sites).
- Identify and document existing OSP/ISP infrastructure, riser paths, conduit routes, utility rooms, and drop pathways.
- Capture accurate photos, field measurements, and detailed notes using mobile field survey tools and GIS software.
- Design & Route Feasibility
- Evaluate structural feasibility for fiber cabling, microduct placement, wall penetrations, and equipment enclosure mounting.
- Note potential hazards, constructability obstacles, and special property management requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering and design teams to confirm tie-in points, hub locations, and path design accuracy.
- Property & Stakeholder Coordination
- Meet with property owners, building managers, and site maintenance staff to grant access and discuss proposed build routes.
- Represent PRG with professionalism and maintain positive relations with property decision-makers.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Produce standardized survey packages, redlines, and site sketches within 24–48 hours of field completion.
- Upload data integrity packages, high-resolution photo logs, and bill-of-materials (BOM) estimates into project management systems.
- Update milestone tracking daily to ensure on-time project progression.
- Logistics & Safety
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and local regulations during site visits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Technical degree or certifications in telecommunications preferred).
- 2+ years of field surveying, OSP/ISP design, or telecom construction experience with an emphasis on MDU/MXU environments.
- Proficiency with survey mapping software, mobile data collection apps (e.g., Sitetracker, ArcGIS, 3gis, or AutoCAD mobile), and office suites.
- Working knowledge of OSP/ISP fiber deployment, conduit placement, riser systems, and microduct architectures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for compiling technical reports and interacting with property owners.
- High attention to detail with a proven track record of producing accurate field documentation.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Pay: Commensurate with experience, $28–$34/hour, plus the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered for you and your dependents, effective the first of the month following your start date.
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
- 401(k) plan effective the first of the month following your start date, with a safe-harbor match after 1 year of service.
- Supplemental life insurance available for you and your dependents.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Monthly phone allowance.