We are seeking multiple experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Engineers to support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of fiber optic network infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) engineering expertise, project management capabilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering telecommunications network deployments on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and engineer FTTH network infrastructure, including feeder, distribution, and drop fiber networks.
• Develop construction-ready OSP designs, route plans, splice schematics, and permitting packages.
• Manage multiple fiber network deployment projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, utility companies, and local jurisdictions to support project execution.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Review engineering drawings and construction documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Support permitting, easement acquisition, right-of-way coordination, and utility pole attachment processes.
• Conduct virtual reviews of field assessments and site survey data to validate network designs and identify construction challenges.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with GIS, network planning, construction, and operations teams to optimize network expansion strategies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and telecommunications industry requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, forecasts, and executive-level updates.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related technical field;equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of OSP engineering experience within the telecommunications industry.
• 3+ years of hands-on FTTH network design and deployment experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing fiber infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of OSP construction methods, fiber optic network architecture, and telecommunications engineering principles.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of permitting, right-of-way processes, utility coordination, and pole attachment applications.
• Proficiency with GIS, CAD, or telecommunications design software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Availability to work standard Pacific Time Zone business hours.
• Note: Flexibility and a willingness to step outside of the defined role at times is essential in this position.
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Remote
Skills:
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Corporate Compliance, Documentation, Easements, Engineering Drawing, Forecasting, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Safety Engineering, Schematics, Site Evaluation, Software Design, Status Reports, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Telecommunications Standards, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
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