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Outside Plant Engineers needed

Full-time Employee


Colorado

Centennial and Colorado Springs

Starts

As soon as possible

Qualifications

Knowledge of CenturyLink systems and network

Other Requirements

Valid Driver's License

Job Description

Overview:

The primary responsibility of the OSP Engineer revolves around the construction and maintenance of plant infrastructure, design, and engineering as well as providing a route analysis of telecommunications outside plant. These engineers are the backbone of telecom and service provider companies since they are the primary designers of the entire network.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing and managing field engineering activities responsible for planning, designing, and obtaining permits for new cable routes
Visit customer sites to gather OSP site survey information, evaluate customer requirements and determine the OSP equipment required
Work as part of a multi-faceted team consisting of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel, all with a common interest of delivering results to the customer
Coordinate with drafting and/ or GIS personnel located in remote offices to produce construction drawings to be used to construct the network
Develop base mapping and provide field engineering services required to prepare permit drawings, OSP construction drawings, and final as-built drawings in electronic format
Provide field engineering services required to prepare permit drawings, OSP construction drawings, and final as-built drawings in electronic format per customer specifications
Research and incorporate permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (i.e., state, county, city, railroads, and others) into the OSP design
Recommend final route based on most economical solution and permitting agency’s requirements 
Research and evaluate various route options associated with the projects. Research shall include aerial and underground options, existing customer conduit and other third party conduit 
Daily engagement with customer’s engineering team and project management staff via emails / phone as well as occasional in-person meetings
Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies

Qualifications:

2-3 years of experience in the OSP Engineering field 
Prior experience of aerial and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
Cable placement and splicing methods and practices experience
Must have working knowledge or experience with Century Link network and systems
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test 
Effective communication skills
High School Diploma or GED 
Valid Driver's License
Ability to travel and Work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed
Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity in permitting requirements for state and local agencies 
Working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Service) units and their meaning process

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