Clearwave Fiber is a fully fiber-optic internet provider offering enterprise, business, and residential communications services across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S.
OSP Design Engineer
Location
Alabama + 10 moreAll locations: Alabama | Florida | Kansas | North Carolina | Ohio | Maryland | Missouri | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
OSP Design Engineer
Clearwave Fiber
• Perform design and cost estimates for new-build and over-build of Clearwave Fiber's OSP facilities. • Utilize GIS-based field and drafting tools for field operations such as taking field notes and drafting. • Submit permits and obtain financial approval on given projects. • Support senior engineers in planning and managing schedules, and identify resource gaps. • Develop overall OSP system design for new developments and over-builds. • Prepare cost estimates, manage project financials, and perform financial true-ups. • Maintain detailed assignment documents of fiber projects and communicate with Facility Engineers. • Evaluate new OSP products and designs for implementation. • Assist in the preparation of the annual engineering budget. • Manage purchase orders and vendor invoices. • Initiate OSP work orders for construction. • Use CAD design software to produce fiber designs and bill of materials. • Forecast service demands to develop short, medium, and long-range plans. • Provide mapping technicians with updates on current new development land base. • Perform aerial plant engineering, including make ready and pole loading analysis. • Conduct engineering for OSP underground networks. • Prepare permits related to ROW, Railroad, and DOTs. • Perform QC work in the field. • Provide input on best practices, permit processes, construction methods, and telecom products. • Perform other related duties as assigned for effective departmental operations.
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Outside Plant Engineering Design, Construction management, or OSP Field Inspector.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as give effective presentations to Supervisors and Managers.
- Ability to constructively escalate problems and issues.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team of senior-level engineers and supervisors to develop solutions.
- Intermediate knowledge of outside plant engineering and field design methods.
- Intermediate understanding of telecom products and delivery methods to external customers.
- Intermediate understanding of the permit process for city/county/DOT/Railroad permits.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
- Intermediate understanding of purchase orders and vendor invoices.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Visio, Excel, and Word.
- Intermediate knowledge of drafting software.
- Intermediate knowledge of 3GIS.
Benefits
- Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.
- Company contributions to HSA/HRA accounts and an FSA plan to cover your healthcare expenses.
- Up to 20 days of paid time off in your first year, ensuring you have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.
- Competitive salary and benefits package. Including short term bonus plans.
- Generous 401(k) matching program, featuring immediate vesting.
- Company-paid life insurance and voluntary options for dependents.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Free Clearwave Fiber services for employees residing within the service footprint.
- Access to Employee Assistance Plan and 24/7 Health Advocate services at no cost.
- Employee Referral Program with rewards for bringing top talent to the team.
- Ongoing career development opportunities and recognition programs.
- Optional coverage with voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plans.
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