OSP Designer/Fielder

Responsibilities: MasTec Communications Groupis seeking a full-time OSP Designer in support of a large-scale telecommunications project for both OSP Fiber and Copper Networks. The position requires experience with outside plant in aerial, buried, and/or underground facilities, as well as a thorough knowledge of all issues related to federal, state, or local government permitting. Additionally, it requires familiarity with pole and conduit licensing procedures and utility permitting agencies. The OSP Engineer must work cohesively with the Engineering PM. In addition, you will: Complete site visits within the given market, analyze local and wide area network systems, and develop the most cost-efficient fiber/copper network route design in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines Read and understand road prints, utility maps, and as-builts to identify conflicts with existing facilities Collaborate with any necessary vendor, as well as internal GIS and CAD teams, to produce all required documentation for application packages Follow very specific and detailed procedures already implemented, while remaining flexible enough to readily adapt to changing standards and procedures without notice Coordinate with the project team for forecasting, scheduling, resource management, and quality assurance Review project deliverables for accuracy and apprise the project management team of risks, issues, and recommended mitigations Work in tandem with various managers across the project to identify scope creep, manage change orders, and complete routine billing Ensures the integrity of the customer access network is maintained and provides support for the deployment of access technologies Assist with as-built package completion and delivery, as well as billing closeout Perform a quality review on all OSP Engineering Design packages Ensure that all aerial, underground, and buried cable designs have been reviewed and analyzed for the most cost-effective solutions and placement Verify that the Customer scope of work or plan was followed Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer records, city records, and per field conditions Accurately depict new construction route opportunities, with the ability to identify, research, and problem-solve cable path/placement issues, and accurately relay solutions to the engineering team Identify missing and/or incorrect design information Communicate quality issues with the engineer and the engineering manager to find a resolution Approve designs before submittal to the customer Ensure the current design is the most effective and efficient plan to follow Ensure designs are in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines Manage and enforce engineering quality and compliance with outside plant design specifications Own the quality control process to produce a value-engineered design, removing all obstacles for construction Collaborate effectively within a virtual team environment Maintain a work schedule that aligns with the customer’s business hours

Qualifications About You: Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and Copper networks Knowledge of engineering principles within the OSP job-related functional area, including general practices, procedures, and industry standards 3+ years of OSP Design engineering experience 1+ years of experience performing QC review on OSP Design packages prepared by others Working knowledge of client software systems and builds Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments Knowledge of engineering tools, including AutoCAD, OCalc, 3-GIS, or any similar GIS/KMZ platforms Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Sheets, and Google Drive Possess strong communication and people skills Strong language skills are required, both oral and written Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates Follow up with our customer and provide a status of all assigned work Excellent time management. Strong attention to detail Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, or Telecom, Engineering, or Drafting completed courses, and a diploma from a technical school or community college Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort: $25-35/hr Financial Security 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability Health and Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work/Life Balance Paid time off Paid holidays Family and medical leave Paid sick time We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.