Outside plant engineer job description

Advantage Tech is searching for an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer to join their client's team in Lee's Summit, Mo.

Network engineering support for all aspects of outside plant initiatives. Position will be responsible for fiber optic plant and deployments including, staking, costing, permitting, and contractor selection. Candidate will be required to possess project management skills to include timely status reports, route documentation, and network integration plans. All candidates must have knowledge of outside plant construction techniques.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support the development of outside plant (OSP) initiatives either under consideration or approved for deployment. Take responsibility for the formal development and maintenance of all current OSP records. Provide support to Operations for facility-related maintenance issues.
Provide timely preliminary route proposals and estimates of project costs to support Business Case development. Perform route staking on routes that are subsequently approved for construction. Evaluate bids for construction and make recommendation on contractor selection.
Oversee job construction for adherence to route design and plant placement specifications. Ensure that proper permitting and right-of-ways are obtained. Verify construction clean-up. Review contractor invoices/charges for accuracy of billing.
Create final as-built documentation for permanent records. Coordinate the inclusion of new plant into One-Call databases. Notify OSP Locate Company of additional assets requiring locate support.
Represent the client for all OSP issues including State Specific Departments of Transportation, One-Call Dig Centers, and facility locate projects/inquiries.
DIMENSIONS:

This position is responsible for the planning, design, maintenance, documentation, and protection of the client's optical backbone network plant to include all integrated third-party network plant.

This Position works closely with other client employees, Contractors and vendors. Most importantly, this position will work directly with the client's valued Customers and represent the client in the communities it serves. Exceptional professionalism is an essential component under consideration.

SPECIALIZED KNOW HOW AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, training, and understanding of the following:

Essential

Knowledge of Outside Plant route planning and construction management experience.
Flexible work schedule. Regular hours are 8:00AM to 5:00 PM M-F; however, hours to be worked are determined by job requirements and work outside of the hours listed may be required.
Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record.
Self-motivated and highly productive.
Strong general PC skills including drafting, mapping, and GIS database administration.
Strong oral and written communications skills. Able to communicate effectively at all level and under challenging circumstances.
Highly developed organization and coordination skills.

Desired

College degree - Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Fiber optics training to include fusion splicing, fiber storage techniques, basic optical designconsiderations, optical physical characteristics, and optical network components.

Since 1979, MOUNTAIN, LTD. has successfully created and supported turnkey engineering solutions for traditional and wireless telecom providers across the United States. We are a national leader in the industry, providing high-quality engineering, on-time service delivery, and skilled personnel paired with innovative technology and creative solutions. Specialties include OSP/ISP engineering, design, permitting, right-of-way and CAD for traditional and wireless telecommunications companies.

Overview:

The OSP Engineer position will be responsible for field design, permitting, engaging in weekly construction meetings, approving contractor invoices, reviewing potential upgrades for outside plant facilities, and assisting with annual budget meetings.

Responsibilities:

• OSP Field/Design Engineering for FTTH and BAU projects
• Sketch out revisions of existing jobs/projects
• Work on ROW’s for FTTH projects.
• Research customer requests and/or complaints regarding facility placement on their property
• Most engineering will be Make-Ready and Joint Pole Proposals (JPPs)

Qualifications

• Prior experience in designing OSP facilities
• Site Survey / fielding experience
• FTTX experience
• Knowledge of ROW/easements
• Ability to read prints and modify design changes as needed
• Certified notary is ideal but open to candidates who are willing to get notarized once hired
• Drafting experience is desired but not required
• Ability to accurately report on all stages of project
• Must be analytical, detail oriented, and conscientious
• Must have a high level of initiative and follow-up support capability working with limited supervision
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Candidates should have height stick, wheel, and applicable OSP equipment
• Handle strenuous physical requirements as field work may be in mountainous terrain
• Valid state driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Thank you for your interest in MOUNTAIN, LTD. For more career opportunities, please visit us at www.mountainltd.com

Ritter Communications has been at the forefront of the local communications industry for more than a century. We began providing telephone service in Northeast Arkansas in 1906. Today, Ritter Communications serves 92 communities and more than 45,000 customers across Arkansas, northeast Texas, southeast Missouri, and west Tennessee. The company has grown steadily over the years, expanding rapidly and is now the largest privately-held regional broadband fiber, telecom, video and cloud services provider in the Mid-South. Ritter invests heavily in the communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer focused experience.
We are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Outside Plant Engineer to join our team.

General Summary

The OSP Engineer works closely with the OSP Engineering Manager and other OSP staff by assisting in the preparation of long range plans, exchange and system designs, forecasts, estimates, budgets, plans and specifications, inspection, testing and other related duties. This role maintains a close working relationship with the Construction team to support build activities within the network. Additional duties include contract preparation, administration and finalizing documents.

Essential Job Functions

* Plans and prepares detailed drawings and staking sheets for new construction, removal or rearrangement of existing aerial or underground lines, cable and conduits;
* Ensures compliance with RUS and industry specifications by staking all lines to be built. Organizes and files necessary paperwork and staking sheets;
* Selects routing of lines and determines equipment requirements as appropriate;
* Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings and estimates equipment, labor and material costs;
* Directs construction work activities to ensure conformance with engineering specifications;
* May supervise inspection of work orders and verifying tabulation of contractor staking sheets;
* Ensures accurate and up-to-date facility CAD maps;
* Advises and researches new technologies and identifies areas of the plant that need to be upgraded;
* Prepares work authorization request with drawings for Engineering Manager;
* Attends various meetings with management, departments and vendors to ensure company objectives are met;
* Participates in inter-departmental planning meetings to coordinate and communicate activities related to the successful completion of projects;
* Makes job safety a primary objective in all duties;
* Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering practices and principals;
* Knowledge of industry regulations affecting engineering projects;
* Knowledge of company products and services;
* Knowledge of company policies and procedures;
* Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs, and telephone systems;
* Skill in problem identification and resolution;
* Skill in oral and written communication;
* Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents and forms including work orders, staking sheets, schematics and specification manuals;
* Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner;
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments;
* Ability to pay close attention to detail;
* Ability to work independently;
* Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand;
* Ability to work within a team environment;
* Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field plus five years of telecommunications engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more!