OSP Design Engineer

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC is seeking an OSP Design Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing and implementing efficient systems and processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with remote drafting and GIS personnel to produce construction drawings for the network
• Plan, design, and obtain permits for new cable routes
• Work as part of a multi-faceted team of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel, all with a common interest of delivering results to the customer
• Engage regularly with the customer’s engineering team and project management for updates and feedback
• Provide frequent project progress updates and risk assessments to the management team
• Design aerial and underground telecommunications plant routes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, plus at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
• Proficient with Excel & Word
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry standards
• Knowledge of regulations for OSP facilities
• Knowledge of aerial or underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of government permit requirements
• Knowledge of OSP facilities, construction techniques and conduit records
• Knowledge of easement, right of way and permit documents
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Microstation or Geographic Information Systems
• Knowledge of fiber optic counts, fiber assignments and splicing schematics
• Physical abilities to routinely operate vehicle, walk, use keyboard and mouse
• Physical abilities to occasionally climb stairs and stand