Outside Plant Engineer

Armstrong Group • Butler, PA

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About The Position

The Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer is responsible for supporting construction and field operations teams determining the best routes to service new and existing customers, maintaining the integrity of the network while working safely to develop a plan which can be executed timely and on budget. This position requires analysis of outside plant infrastructure, a familiarity of NESC guidelines, occasional field surveying, working with local and state municipalities to acquire road permits and easements to complete OSP projects. It requires working with various utility companies to complete OSP projects. It also requires communicating clearly and collaborating with various departments within the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of telephony or engineering operations experience
• Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred
• 2+ years directly related OSP Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

Responsibilities

• Works directly with OSP Coordinators on pole application processes
• Supports OSP Coordinators with process improvements
• Provide guidance/support to construction/field operations teams as needed
• Ensures compliance with industry specifications including but not limited to gathering pole data and obtaining permitting and rights of way
• Serves as a liaison between the Company, Construction Managers, contractors, public utility companies, and customers
• Actively seeks to resolve delays quickly and efficiently during the life cycle of the project
• Ability to interpret outside plant infrastructure including data, maps, and design drawings.
• Understanding make-ready pole engineering including safety practices
• Familiarity with NESC/Utility Company safety standards
• Review and analyzing utility pole audit data
• Occasionally will conduct pole surveys and GIS surveys to update and maintain OSP databases
• Ability to travel as required
• This position requires working in a variety of conditions from temperature-controlled offices to outside elements
• Extended sitting, standing, and kneeling may be required
• Occasional lifting of more than 20 pounds may be required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with free/discounted services
• Opportunity for advancement
• Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and more, effective immediately upon hire
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree