What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Engineer Outside Plant position at Home Telecom, LLC?
OUR COMPANY
Home Telecom is one of the largest independently owned telecom companies in South Carolina, serving various counties since 1904. Home Telecom is a rapidly growing company serving the Greater Charleston community including areas in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties. Home Telecom provides innovative technology through our state-of-the-art Fiber deployments to provide high-speed Internet, HD Video, Security, Home Automation, and Phone services. Our team of highly trained employees are all committed to being the best and easiest-to-business-with company. At Home Telecom, our goal is to foster an engaging work environment that encourages our team members to reach their full potential. We promote a culture of continuous improvement that celebrates integrity, innovative thinking, and dedication to consistently exceeding customer expectations.
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES
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.
