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OSP ENGINEER
This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. Focuses on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD
- Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes
- Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers
- Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations
- Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates
- Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in engineering, geospatial technology, or scientific discipline
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings
- Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings
- Prior internship or project experience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure
- Familiarity with fiber strand counts, duct banks, and standard OSP construction practices
- Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits
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