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BHC · 3 months ago

Sr. OSP Engineering Technician (FTTx)

Overland Park, KS

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

BHC is a company focused on improving connectivity and community development through its Utilities team, which designs fiber networks. The Sr. OSP Engineering Technician will be responsible for OSP design, quality control, and ensuring compliance with industry standards for fiber to the home projects.

Information Technology

Responsibilities

Works under limited direction from the project manager to produce OSP designs consistent with industry and client standard for fiber to the home (FTTx/h) projects

Provides quality control for designs completed by others

Uses advanced knowledge to interpret a variety of information to produce designs including right of way maps, existing utility drawings, public infrastructure design plans, construction specifications and other design guidelines

Determines the locations for cable or conduit installations considering all existing surface and/or subsurface improvements and constructability issues

Determines splice locations, manhole locations and/or marker pole placements

Interprets permit agency requirements and incorporates them into project designs

Interprets and implements client OSP standards during project design

Provides direction to technical staff during drawing production and other Technicians in their work

Utilizes electronic data collection technology as appropriate

Uses knowledge to work independently. However, uses good judgment in seeking help/answers to questions from project supervisor when necessary

Shows continued and progressive professional development inside and outside of BHC

Demonstrates a client focus and works to help our clients be successful

Qualification

OSP designFiber optic cablingConstruction specificationsAutoCAD certificationMicrosoft OfficeMotivatedCommunication skillsTeam playerDetail oriented

Required

3+ years of industry related experience preferred

Understanding of fiber optic cabling and splicing

Must be technically proficient with outside plant, public works and site development projects

Knowledge of construction techniques is required

Knowledgeable of directional bore layout and bridge attachment design

Must be able to propose locations for buried telecommunications utilities considering all existing surface and/or subsurface improvements

Must be able to record information accurately and have knowledge of interpreting utility drawings, public works improvement drawings and construction specifications

Ability to produce error free drawings without sacrificing production volume

Excellent communication skills, team player, detail oriented, motivated

Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to manage a fair workload by staying focused and managing priorities

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

High school diploma or equivalent required