OSP Designer III

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Our OSP Designer III shall design and manage the design data of telecommunications infrastructure and fiber optic networks and will work with project managers and other team members to plan and execute network design projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications network structure; deep understanding of communications engineering and related systems;

ability to use a computer and other office related equipment; familiarity with telecommunications design software; ability to read, understand, interpret, and analyze data.

What You’ll Do As An OSP Designer III

• Participate on project teams and ensure compliance with predetermined project deliverables
• Identify and course correct project issues and risks, participate in response plans to resolve issues
• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP Telecom networks
• Work with Engineering and Construction departments and coordinate with permitting agencies
• Create documentation and reporting to support the work package, ie: bill of materials, labor quantities, etc.
• Ensure facility designs follow company standards and comply with the requirements of local, state and federal regulations, which may include Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
• Provide any documentation required for the cost-effective placement of communication facilities
• Meet project deadlines and successfully complete tasks under tight timelines
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or at least four years of telecommunications OSP Design/Engineering Experience is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred
• Expertise in a drafting software such as AutoCAD is required

Knowledge Of

• Telecommunications industry standards
• Regulations for OSP facilities
• Aerial, buried and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Fiber to the Home and Fiber to the Building
• Government permit requirements
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as NDS, FROGS, Fireworks, Bidmaster, Infinium and/or Varasset
• Fiber optic counts, fiber assignments and splicing schematics in a high-density fiber environment

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely:
  Work alone in remote locations, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally:
  Operate vehicle, climb stairs, stand, walk

What You'll Get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
• Medical Plans
• Including:
• Telehealth
• Surgery Plus
• Mental Health Care
• Prescription Plans
• PPO and HD options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Company vehicle and gas card (Depending on job function)

Who We Are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn…