SUMMARY
The Associate Engineer (OSP) primarily focuses on assisting the Senior Associate Engineer in planning and overseeing the construction and maintenance of external telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic cables, conduits, and poles. Assist Senior Engineers with larger projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Quality control (QC) of all outside plant facilities throughout all stages of implementation. Utilizes knowledge of copper, fiber, and coaxial communications systems outside plant network design, and uses computer-aided design (CAD), ESRI, GIS mapping, and data collection to oversee.
Additionally, document all aspects of projects including construction, mapping coordination, budgets, material allocation, and work order close out.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct field surveys to assess existing infrastructure, identify potential locations for new installations and determine feasibility of proposed network expansions.
- Monitor and manage the installation of OSP infrastructure by contractors, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
- Provide technical assistance to field crews during installation and troubleshooting of network issues related to OSP components.
- Maintains accurate records of project details, including as-built drawings, materials lists, and installation reports.
- Ensures Compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and permitting requirements for OSP construction.
- Works closely with other engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders to coordinate project timelines and deliverables.
- Other duties as directed by management.
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED; prefer electrical degree or certificate
A minimum of 2 years of on-hand outside plant (OSP) experience in the following areas:
- Permitting of buried and aerial facilities.
- Copper plant design.
- Long haul fiber sizing and design.
- Experience using CableCAD, ESRI ArcMap, or other design, drafting, or mapping software.
- Understanding of telecommunications network principles, including fiber optic technology, cable sizing, and network topology
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve technical challenges in the field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform field inspections
- Clean driving record. Working knowledge of basic electricity. Detail oriented. Must work as a team member with individuals both inside and outside the company.
