OSP Design Engineer & Planner

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range & Benefits: Competitive/Full benefits package

General Job Description:

This is a skilled position with technical work performed both in the office and out in the field providing supervision, leadership, and expertise in support, analysis and design of the fiber network installations. The individual appointed will prepare high level estimates, proposals, and designs. Assist and coordinate with OSP Engineering Manager, UTOPIA sales, and UTOPIA operations with potential and requested build opportunities. Assist with installations of business and residential customers. Reviews construction plans, design maps, specifications, permits, and other plans affecting assigned projects. Participates in meetings to discuss construction details and resolves issues with contractors and other agencies. Monitors the correction of project deficiencies. Identifies and recommends approval of necessary contract and/or plan adjustments to accommodate field conditions. Assists in the preparation of responses for Request for Proposals including documentation for oral presentations if required.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires 5+ years working in the telecommunications industry
Prefer minimum 3 year’s experience working directly with fiber optic projects
Working knowledge with minimum 3+ years direct experience as a OSP design engineer and planner
Prefer bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Selection Factors:

Knowledge of fiber to the premise (FTTX) construction and design
Knowledge of telecommunication industry standards
Understanding of AC and DC power system design
Internal CAT 5/6 cabling and termination in including experience pulling cable through ladder rack, walls, conduit, etc.
Installation and maintenance of large capacity fiber cables, ring cut and splice in enclosures, pigtail assemblies, patch panels, etc.
Racking network equipment and fiber termination panels
Experience with construction methods running fiber optic cable from outside facilities to inside facilities
Experience with ticketing systems, chat and text systems, email systems, Microsoft Word and Excel or Google docs, etc.
Customer service skills
Strong documentation skills
Effective communication both verbally and written
Understanding of ROW utility layout, utility features and markings
Reading and drafting profiles
Pole loading and aerial design
Underground fiber design
Utility research
UTDOT utility construction standards, i.e. min depth of cover, separation standards, etc.
Networking hardware fundamentals such as routers, switches, network interface port capacities, copper versus fiber, firewalls, VPN appliances, etc.
IP based telecommunication delivery using methodologies such as TLS, SD-WAN, DIA, BGP, IP, L2-VPN, L3-VPN, VPLS, Dedicated or Shared Bandwidth, Committed Bandwidth versus Burstable bandwidth, DSL, DOCSIS, GPON, TDM type circuits, VoIP, etc.
Wave services using CWDM/DWDM technologies
Uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS)
Advanced proficiency with AutoCad, ArcGIS, Google Earth or similar to review design plans
Drafting and Documenting fiber/conduit routes
Strong public relations and interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and personal initiative in decision making
Ability to work with speed and accuracy to meet deadlines
GIS Experience

Screening:

Based on meeting the minimum requirements and job-related experience, skills, knowledge and education
Criminal background checks are conducted on all UTOPIA positions; non-disclosure may result in dismissal
Valid, lawful driver’s license is required at time of appointment

Physical/Environment Factors:

Must be able to pass a color blindness test (Ishihara test)
Must be able to lift 60 pounds
Some travel required to network locations/customer sites

Pre-Employment Testing:

Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background investigation.