OSP Engineer

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being. 

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. 

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

Job Summary:  

The OSP Engineer 2 functions in an engineer and technician capacity working primarily in the field to gather data for engineering and design of aerial, underground, and buried fiber optic facilities. They are responsible for field visits, site inspections, documentation, and providing leadership to team members. They coordinate and execute projects based on the technical and managerial direction provided by senior management regarding scope, schedule, and budget of projects. They are responsible for monitoring and assisting in achieving division and corporate financial goals and objectives.  The OSP Engineer 2 will assist in developing proposals, negotiating pricing, executing projects, sending vendor invoices for approval, and submitting client invoices, while maintaining and improving Client relationships.   

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. 
• Perform inspections on man/hand-holes, pedestals, and building entrance terminals, audits, and document findings. 
• Independently work on project tasks and delegate assignments based on Field Technicians’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels. 
• Visual pole inspections, looking for and making note of existing violations and potential make-ready for future attachments. 
• Field survey of proposed fiber route, collecting field information necessary to complete pole attachment applications and/or buried installation applications. 
• Aerial and underground make ready surveys; outside plant route selection and verification. 
• Permit submittal and follow up, helping the team through field survey and office work to prepare, submit, and follow through on jurisdictional and other agency permits. 
• Identifies essential materials and tools to carry out scope of work. 
• Perform and/or supervise a feasibility walk to determine whether the proposed route may be properly constructed according to quality and technical standards. 
• Prepare and update site status reports, databases, and project forecast reports. 
• Develop new business opportunities with clients. 
• Prepare and update site status reports, databases, and project forecast reports. 
• Provide direction and supervision to Field Technicians as applicable. 
• Evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy and job requirements. 
• Provide input and assistance in investigating and creating new techniques and methods that may increase the Company’s efficiency.  
• Incorporate cutting edge applications to arrive at the desired result on projects.   
• Readiness to rotate between projects and clients to help the organization meet deliverables and goals. 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge and understanding of basic telecommunications outside plant plans and drawings. 
• Familiar with typical outside plant survey equipment, tools, and technology such as measuring stick, laser range finder, and GPS. 
• Highly organized and motivated “self-starter” able to work independently under aggressive project schedules. 
• AutoCAD or other drafting software experience. 
• Ability to create detailed and concise reports and tracking tools for all aspects of the project. 
• Must have reliable transportation and being willing to travel to sites/work remotely. 
• Familiar with OTDR and OLTS testing as well as general acceptance testing standards  
• Help develop aerial and underground fiber route maps and execute tasks such as route analysis  
• Knowledge and understanding orf fiber splicing as the process of joining two cables together through either mechanical or fusional means. 
• Occasional out of market travel.
• Red Lines
• Close out processes 

Education and Experience: 

• 5+ years of field experience with telecommunications, construction, or outside plant engineering.  
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 (Required) 
• CPR/First Aid (Required). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Lift 50 lbs. unassisted. 
• Ability to walk and/or stand for a majority of a shift.  
• Ability to work indoors and outdoor under variable environmental conditions.