OSP Engineer III
$70,720–$74,880 year
On-site · Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end engineering of complex multi-site OSP builds for fiber and copper, including routing, permits, construction release, and closeout. Set technical direction for aerial/UG builds (pole, direct-buried, conduit); ensure designs meet NESC and client standards; mentor junior engineers; drive cross-functional coordination and elevate QA/QC through field validation and data-driven improvements. Responsibilities include planning/design, field surveys, permitting/ROW/joint-use, budgeting/QA, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors; provide technical guidance to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff. Preferred: mentorship of teams, drafting/markup familiarity, strong communication, and client-portal familiarity.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive OSP Engineering: Proven leadership delivering complex, multi-discipline OSP projects (design → permit → construction readiness → closeout).
- Design Mastery: Expert in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering.
- Field & Standards: Hands-on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.
- Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination.
- Financial & QA Discipline: Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections.
- Tools & Systems: Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.
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