OSP Engineer

Role 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.

• Knowledge of OSP/ISP engineering principles, practices, procedures, and industry standards, including NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards.

• Experience with government permitting, pole and conduit licensing, and approvals involving deeds, leases, easements, and rights-of-way.

• Knowledge of fiber counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in high-density fiber environments.

• Proficiency in CAD software and knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, OCalc, EZLoad, iBwave, 3-GIS, or similar GIS/KMZ platforms.

• Experience troubleshooting OSP systems and an understanding of electrical systems and integration with PCBs and SoCs.

• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Google Sheets and Google Drive.

• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills; ability to communicate effectively with team members through executive management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Perl scripting for automation tasks.

Key Skills

• Technical Design and Analysis: Converts field data and customer requirements into accurate, cost-efficient network designs.

• Quality and Problem Solving: Identifies design conflicts, troubleshoots issues, and recommends practical solutions.

• Project Coordination: Supports schedules, resources, scope changes, billing, and project closeout.

• Communication and Collaboration: Coordinates effectively with project teams, vendors, customers, and approval agencies.

• Adaptability and Initiative: Follows detailed procedures, responds to changing standards, and works with self-motivation.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in person in Connecticut, with day shifts of 10 hours and 50% travel required.

• Must be able to commute to the Connecticut work location. Candidates planning to relocate must disclose their plans during the interview and relocate before starting. Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Work involves computer-based design, analysis, and documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance.

Role Summary

The OSP Engineer supports successful delivery of telecommunications projects through accurate fiber network design, permitting and licensing coordination, application package preparation, quality review, and construction support. As a member of the Design department, this role coordinates across project teams to meet customer requirements, address risks, and complete project documentation and closeout.

Disclaimer

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

The Company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Any and all overtime hours must have prior written approval by your supervisor.