OSP Engineer

OSP Engineer |Mainstream Fiber Networks

About Mainstream Fiber:

At Mainstream Fiber Networks, we are not just providing fiber optic internet – we are transforming the digital landscape of rural Indiana.

As a proud Indiana-based team, we are on a mission to transform connectivity in underserved areas, bridging the digital divide with cutting-edge technology. Our commitment to investing in our employees fuels our relentless growth, ensuring we deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions that empower our communities and drive progress.

About the Role:

The role of 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.

Why you should apply to be an OSP Engineer:

• Permanent, Full-time Position 
• Pay Range: $65K+ per year, based on experience
• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• Access to Company Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision Plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-Funded Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • FMLA

Job Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive company paid training provided.
• Company-provided uniforms
• Boot allowance for Outside Plant Employees
• Newly Updated Equipment and Vehicles
• Internal career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employee discounts on company services
• Life Mart discounts for various products and services
• Pay Active (Daily/weekly Pay Opportunities)
• Wisely Pay Cards
• New Hire and Annual provided Company Merch
• Annual Company Events

• Develop and maintain overall OSP system design for new market areas and existing OSP network
• 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.
• Perform Legal Mandate/Road Relocation analysis and redesign
• Serving Area Planning for green field FTTH networks
• Complete other tasks/duties as assigned

• 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
• PON Fiber Network Planning Experience
• OSHA, CPR, or CDL certification/licenses, preferred
• 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.

Post-Application Details:

Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all our recruiter(s) will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Mainstream Fiber Networks is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.