OSP Engineer

OverviewPrecision Valley Communications is a leading provider of engineering, design and construction services for cable, telephony and utility customers. With headquarters in Springfield, Vermont, PVC also has office locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. PVC's field services include the mapping and design of strand and as-built, as well as make-ready engineering and pole audits. PVC construction teams work closely with MDU fiber builds and underground conduit and structure builds.We are seeking MDU Engineers in the Connecticut market area with previous MDU and/or OSP Engineering experience particularly MDU Path Design.Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)Visit customer sites to gather MDU site survey information and determine best fiber deployment to feed units in building or complex.Evaluate construction standards and build a cost effective estimate.Coordinate with drafting personnel located in remote offices to produce OSP/ISP construction drawings.Solve complex OSP engineering problems with innovative solutions and select the most effective OSP design.Work as part of a multi-faceted team consisting of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel, all with a common interest of delivering results to the customer.Daily engagement with engineering team and project management staff via emails / phone as well as occasional in-person meetings.Report and have accountability to the Project Manager with frequent updates on project progress and risks.Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies.Who we are looking for…Previous working knowledge of fiber construction industry standards, practices and regulations pertaining to the construction of fiber optic outside and inside plant facilities.Candidate has previous knowledge of aerial and underground construction methods and engineering and construction requirements will be given high priority.Effective communication skills.Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.Ability to travel.What you’ll get…Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans.Flexible Spending Accounts.Short and Long Term Disability.Supplemental Life and AD&D.401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match.Stock Purchase Plan.Company Discounts.Legal Insurance.Paid Time Off and Holidays.Who we are...We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.

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