OSP Engineer

OSP Engineer - II

Contract

Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, rest remote)

We are seeking a dedicated OSP Engineer with at least 3-5 years of experience in OSP, Outside Plant, and Field.

This position requires the candidate to report onsite in Montclair, NJ twice a week, while the rest of the days will be remote.

However, the candidate may be required to travel to site meetings on any given workday.

1. Engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders for fiber feeder and distribution networks for FiOS, HiCAP, and Ethernet services as well as copper POTS and special services.
2. Providing administrative and field support to the outside plant technicians and Operations team.
3. Designing, maintaining, and optimizing network infrastructure in specific geographic locations in Northern New Jersey.
4. Monitoring and analyzing service order requirements within a geographical turf and designing solutions to extend fiber or copper service solutions to customer locations.
5. Coordinating with various departments and having direct customer contact.

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields or prior work experience in the telecommunications field.
2. Proficient computer skills (windows-based programs and corporate database systems).
3. Superior analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
4. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
5. Customer contact skills and good written and oral communications skills are necessary.

1. Prior working experience and basic knowledge of Outside Plant Engineering Practices & knowledge of LFACS, LEAC, and ICGS.
2. Experience with the CAD program as well as high proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access.
3. Strong communication skills associated with land and property access agreements, negotiation skills, legal knowledge, attention to details, and time management.
4. Prior experience working as a Right of Way agent or engineer.
5. Experience conducting title and deed research, handling legal issues and documents to secure easements, premise access licenses, land acquisition, and preparing pathway resolutions.