OSP Design Engineer | Remote | USA
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OSP Design Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Role Summary: Technical Execution & Network Design:
The OSP Design Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for the end-to-end design of fiber optic network infrastructure. This Individual Contributor is responsible for the full lifecycle of engineering deliverables including field data collection High Level Design (HLD) detailed Low Level Design (LLD) and the generation of permit packages. This role requires high proficiency in GIS/CAD software a strong understanding of OSP construction principles and the ability to work independently to meet project timelines and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Network Design (HLD & LLD)
- High Level Design (HLD): specific route planning serving area architecture and feeder network design to maximize coverage while minimizing construction costs.
- Low Level Design (LLD): Produce detailed construction-ready prints including conduit configuration fiber splicing schematics building entrances and termination points.
- Calculations: Perform optical power budget calculations and material selection to ensure network integrity.
- Software Utilization: Utilize OSP/GIS design software (specifically IQGEO ARAMIS WALDO and MicroStation/BSTCAD) to create accurate geospatial records and engineering drawings.
2. Field Engineering & Data Collection
- Fielding: Conduct physical site surveys and walk-outs to validate route feasibility identify obstacles and verify existing utility infrastructure.
- Make-Ready Engineering: Assess pole loading and identify necessary make-ready work for aerial attachments in compliance with NESC/GO95 standards.
- Verification: Validate as-built documentation against actual field conditions to ensure database accuracy.
3. Permitting & Right-of-Way (ROW)
- Permit Preparation: Create comprehensive permit application packages (drawings traffic control plans and narratives) for submission to State DOTs municipalities railroads and utility pole owners.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to local codes ordinances and utility owner requirements (e.g. specific depth requirements running line offsets).
- Coordination: Respond to technical inquiries from permitting agencies to expedite approval processes.
4. Quality & Project Support
- Quality Assurance: Perform self-checks and peer reviews on design prints to ensure zero-defect handoffs to construction teams.
- BOM Generation: Generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Labor estimates for assigned projects.
- Construction Support: Act as the technical point of contact for construction crews during deployment resolving design-related issues (redlines) that arise in the field.
Qualifications :
- Experience: 37 years of hands-on experience in OSP Design and Engineering specifically with FTTx Metro or Long-Haul fiber networks.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency in designing aerial buried and underground conduit systems.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic topology (splitters cabinets splice closures).
- Knowledge of industry standards (NEC NESC BICSI).
- Software Proficiency: Demonstrated operational experience with GIS and CAD platforms. Specific proficiency in IQGEO ARAMIS WALDO or MicroStation/BSTCAD is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Engineering Technology or equivalent relevant field experience.
- Field Capabilities: Ability to travel to local sites for field surveys and possession of a valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt (focus on process efficiency) or RCDD certification.
- Permitting Experience: Specific experience working with FDOT or complex municipal permitting systems.
- Data Skills: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP Pivot Tables) for BOM management and data reporting.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEOC and Veteran Documentation
During employment employees are treated without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.
At times government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex ethnicity handicap veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping reporting and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information please note that all
Administrative EEO Records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file.
Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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