KCI · 1 day ago
OSP Engineer
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders utilizing any combination of aerial, buried or underground cable
Copper and fiber optic cable engineering
Requires field visits
May have short project turnaround times
This position requires both field and home office work. Ability to perform field work in the Brightspeed territories in either the Charlottesville, VA or Wytheville, VA areas is required.
Complete Annual Individual Training Program
Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
Compare field data to base plan
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
Review and approve shop drawings
Qualification
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Required
Advanced knowledge of outside plant design for business-as-usual (BAU)
Copper and fiber optic cable experience
Must have extensive computer knowledge
Potential candidates must have a minimum of two years OSP Design experience with aerial, buried and underground telecommunication infrastructure.
Experience working with local municipalities (City, County, State, & Railroad) for permit requests is also required.
The ability to review projects with customer(s) and answer design questions will be a requirement of this position.
Attendance at meetings on behalf of the customer(s) may be required.
Applicants must be dependable with scheduling work to be completed and flexible to complete projects within the time allotted by the customer(s).
Good communication and quality control skills are a must.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of design experience required.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
Preferred
Working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Standards) coding process is preferred
OSP Engineer candidate with prior Brightspeed (formerly Centurylink/Lumen) experience is preferred
Prior experience with the following Brightspeed (Formally CenturyLink/Lumen) proprietary systems is preferred, but not required: NDS, Fireworks, Bidmaster, IQGeo
Well-rounded knowledge of copper cable, fiber-optic cable, conduit, manhole and hand hole design is preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Family friendly benefits
Collaborative working environment
Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career
Company
KCI
KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.
1001-5000 employees
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