ABOUT JSI & OUR MISSION:
For the past 60 years, JSI has been one of the undisputed leaders in consulting and broadband solutions for Rural and Tier II Service Providers. To support its strategic expansion JSI is now seeking on behalf of its Mid-State Consultants division, several talented and
experienced OSP Engineers
for positions across the United States
who possess a genuine interest in performing telecom engineering across the country.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
In general, an OSP Engineer will be responsible for the design, field notes, pricing, and drafting of both copper and fiber facilities. It should be noted that an OSP Engineer candidate with prior experience is preferred, but not required. An OSP Engineer’s essential functions will include:
- Engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders, using any combination of aerial, buried or underground cable
- Copper and fiber optic cable engineering
- Performing field visits
- Completing projects with short turnaround times
JOB REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in telecom engineering
- Must possess advanced knowledge of outside plant design for business-as-usual (BAU)
- Must have copper and fiber optic cable experience using aerial, underground and direct buried practices
- Must be capable of taking of detailed field notes
- Must possess working knowledge of basic office software, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
- A working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Standards) coding process and practices is preferred
- NDS and AutoCAD experience is preferred
- Experience assisting in ROW acquisition is a plus
- Must be willing to travel. We do not provide vehicles, but we do offer mileage
- This position requires US Citizenship or a Permanent Resident status
COMPENSATION:
Competitive pay commensurate with experience and skills. Full benefits are available.
We are offering training and career advancement in all our open positions.