OSP Engineer

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

This is a remote position with unit based pay. Candidates must be willing and able to perform field work in the western New Jersey area. 

The OSP Engineer is responsible for the design, field notes and pricing of both copper and fiber facilities.

OSP Engineer candidate with prior Brightspeed (formerly Centurylink/Lumen) experience is preferred

Must have extensive computer knowledge. 

Responsibilities:

• Engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders utilizing any combination of aerial, buried or underground cable
• Copper and fiber optic cable engineering
• Requires field visits
• May have short project turnaround times
• This position requires both field and home office work. Ability to perform field work in the Brightspeed territories in NJ is required. 

Qualifications:

• • Advanced knowledge of outside plant design for business-as-usual (BAU)
  • Copper and fiber optic cable experience
  • Working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Standards) coding process is preferred
  • Must have extensive computer knowledge
  • Prior experience with the following Brightspeed (Formally CenturyLink/Lumen) proprietary systems is preferred, but not required:
    • NDS
    • Fireworks
    • Bidmaster
    • IQGeo
  • Potential candidates must have a minimum of two years OSP Design experience with aerial, buried and underground telecommunication infrastructure. 
  • Candidates must also have knowledge with civil design specific to utility relocation, including proposing the relocation of aerial, buried, underground cable design and path creation.  Well-rounded knowledge of copper cable, fiber-optic cable, conduit, manhole and hand hole design is preferred. 
  • Experience working with local municipalities (City, County, State, & Railroad) for permit requests is also required. 
  • The ability to review projects with customer(s) and answer design questions will be a requirement of this position. 
  •  Attendance at meetings on behalf of the customer(s) may be required.  Discussing “in depth” project specific details will also be required at these meetings.

Applicants must be dependable with scheduling work to be completed and flexible to complete projects within the time allotted by the customer(s). Good communication and quality control skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.  
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of design experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
• Review and approve shop drawings

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.