Summary The role of OSP Engineer will be responsible for the design of Mainstream’s growing fiber network. Design responsibilities will include backbone feeder design, lateral design to optimize customer additions, FTTH design, and enterprise business service design. The OSP Engineer will serve as the project owner from inception to completion. Role and Responsibilities Develop and maintain overall OSP system design for new market areas and existing OSP network Conduct pre-design site visits Attend county/town and/or other agency meetings as required Prepare and maintains detailed assignment documents of fiber projects and communicate these with fiber engineers. Perform aerial plant engineering, including coordinating make-ready and pole loading analysis with vendors Perform underground fiber OSP design Use CAD design software to produce fiber designs and bill of materials. Prepare permits related to ROW, Railroad, and DOTs. Perform QC of construction prints and splicing sheets submitted by outside contractors and other sources. Provide input on best practices, permit processes, field construction methods, and telecom products. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the department. Ensure legal requirements are being met during network servicing area planning Complete other tasks/duties as assigned Qualifications and Education Requirements High School Diploma, or equivalent education, required Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred. 3-5 years outside plant design experience with 1-2 years FTTH experience. Experience and understanding of outside plant engineering and construction techniques. Experience working with Outside Plant Engineering in the following systems: AutoCAD, and or client-specific GIS software preferred. Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven Safety record and documented training and knowledge of OSHA requirements Preferred Skills OSHA,CPR, or CDL certification/licenses, preferred ERSI ARC GIS, ARROW, VETRO, IQ GEO or experience with like systems is a plus Knowledge of OSP Engineering/Construction practices and standards. Understanding of aerial construction, including span lengths, pole loading, anchoring, guying and attachment heights, as well as familiarity with joint use regulations. Experience in Microsoft Office. Experience in identifying public Right of Way. Flexible, team player attitude, with the ability work on all aspects of a given project along with any other tasks beneficial to the company and its growth. Good written and verbal communication. Excellent time management skills, and the capability to be mostly self-directed Strong attention to detail Ability to Multi-task and Manage changing priorities. Project Management a plus. Additional Notes This position is a combination of office and outside work. Exposure to the elements may be required from time to time.

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