OSP Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We’re seeking a few of the best professionals in the telecom industry who share our vision of a world connected through wireless communications – change-makers who believe anything is possible. And who have the skills, experience and drive to transform that belief into action.

Why Essentia :

We’re growing at a rapid pace with a proven strategy and solid track record.

Our team members have the autonomy and support to deliver solutions that delight our clients.

Our culture is values-based, with a tightknit, collaborative team that’s in it to win it.

We’re passionate about what we do and are driven by a purpose larger than ourselves.

We could keep going, but we’re hoping to tell you the rest in person. If you’re yearning for an opportunity to be recognized and valued for the person you already are, and what you’re really good at, we’d love to talk with you about this mission-critical position.

Job Description

The OSP Engineer III will be responsible for the design, layout, and analysis of new or existing communications infrastructure. This role creates project designs, estimates costs, identifies appropriate materials and equipment, creates drawings, and estimates project timelines for the placement of fiber optic cables, poles, conduit, transmission equipment, and associated electronics.? ? This role is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of moderate to advanced complexity construction drawings for telecommunication projects. The OSP Engineer III is responsible for addressing the fit-up, feasibility, and accuracy of proposed scope of work and working with senior staff to remedy or communicate alternatives with project management. All work will be performed under the leadership of a Professional Engineer. Responsibilities may include CAD or GIS drafting and occasional travel for engineering inspections and mappings. This position will not have direct reports, but the Permit Coordinator III will lead teams, delegate work to others, and help train newer staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively work on multiple fiber design projects from award to completion including engineering, permitting, construction and project closeout.
• Effectively communicate any obstacles that may impact budget or schedule to senior management and customer
• Read, analyze, & understand specific project scopes of work and translate into design requirements
• Provide suggested cable routings, drop / house / unit count and proposed / actual pedestal locations and other topographical data intended to afford design personnel the optimum opportunity to design the most effective plant placement.
• Research system plant maps to determine system extension effects on surrounding cable plant and node placement sizing.
• Responsible for underground and aerial permitting with state DOTs, cities, counties, railroads, environmental, and other permitting authorities.
• Convert field notes, architectural, engineering and / or plan sketches into working construction drawings using the required software per customer specifications.
• Revise construction drawings per customer and internal redlines.
• Maintain a familiarity with individual client requirements and adapt to new client preferences.
• Work collaboratively with field staff and the permitting groups to prepare, draft, and review the necessary drawings for construction, permitting, and records.
• Perform moderate to advanced CAD or GIS tasks
• Manage timelines and deliverable quality on multiple complex projects simultaneously with the assistance of the Project Manager.
• May perform as a project lead or technical specialist on the team on projects
• Perform detailed checking and redlines work performed by others on assigned projects.
• Work with the Manager to develop new templates, tool palettes, macros, LISPs, and other time saving processes.
• Ensure accurate project status tracking to facilitate project management reporting.
• Perform site visits as needed to document field conditions for new sites and site modification projects.
• Perform as team lead on the permitting team or technical specialist on the engineering team. This position will not have any direct reports but will lead teams, delegate work to those on their team, and help train new staff.

Requirements :

Experience & Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

Travel Requirements

Our Vision

To be admired most for our trustworthiness as a business partner and employer, while achieving industry-leading results for our clients.

Our Values

Our values are at the core of who we are and what we stand for as an organization. Regardless of the roles we perform, or where we are located, our values unify us as one team and distinctively set us apart as Essentia Team Members. Our values are “what we do” throughout each day as we serve our clients, support each other and contribute to making our Vision for Essentia come true.