OSP Engineering Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fielding Works Data inputs
• Fielding Works deliveries for Living Units, poles, underground specifications, existing facilities.
• High Level Design for OSA and PSA
• Low Level Design per PSA
• Pole attachment and calculation
• Underground CAD drawings on Right of Way
• Design fiber route and create necessary splicing prints and work orders for internal and external teams
• Engineer/design outside plant construction
• Provide data and assignment to the construction team
• Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion
• Actively engage with internal partners to ensure timelines and cost/expense thresholds are met
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
• Identify pole ownership, right of way and permit requirements
• Identify and communicate issues and assist with resolutions
• Follow best-practice project planning and status reporting standards per established processes
• Minimize errors and inefficiencies
• Prepare project and program statistics and reports
• Calculate the productivity of the Engineering and Design Team and optimize its profitability.
• Review and resolution of correspondence and sensitive documents
• Coordinate communications plans including email, newsletters, and presentations.
• Work with state, county and local jurisdictional agencies, utilities, canal districts, railroads, and governmental authorities to obtain approval of proposed placement of OSP facilities.
• Have the ability to recognize/identify Engineering design drawings, and the ability to take field notes, if necessary.

• 3-5 years of in depth knowledge and experience with OSP Engineering, including underground and aerial design and placement, development of fiber splice plans, OTDR and PM/LS testing, OSP materials sourcing, NESC rules and regulations applicable to communications networks is required.
• Experience managing a team is strongly preferred
• Proficient in engaging with executive management
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Proficient with QGIS, ARCGIS, IQGEO, SIG, AUTOCAD
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Must be resourceful, flexible and maintain the ability to react and respond quickly with a focus on accuracy and details.
• Displays initiative and strong sense of personal motivation as well as responsibility.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, processes, and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of working with government agencies, jurisdictions, and right of ways
• Experience with permit applications/documents.
• Knowledge of relevant technology and equipment. Must have good judgment, decision-making ability, and attention to detail.