OSP Engineer

About Mainstream Fiber:

"Providing leading edge fiber-optic and broadband solutions in the communities we work and serve."

Mainstream Fiber Networks is a homegrown Hoosier company dedicated to helping customers like you connect to a better life - at work, at home, or at play. Our mission is to provide fast, reliable, fiber optic internet to underserved areas across the Midwest.

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
  • HSA
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401K

• 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.

What happens next?

Once you apply, you'll proceed to 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 will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.