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MasTec Communications Group · 2 months ago

OSP Design Engineer

Hoover, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

3+ years exp

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. They are seeking a full-time OSP Designer to support a large-scale telecommunications project for both OSP Fiber and Copper Networks, focusing on developing detailed design packages and collaborating with project teams.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Develop and produce detailed OSP fiber design packages including route maps, splicing documentation, and construction drawings

Utilize QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar geospatial platforms to create, analyze, and manage network designs and datasets

Design and document fiber architectures including FTTH (GPON/XGS-PON), backbone, lateral, and enterprise builds

Integrate field data, survey inputs, and utility information into comprehensive design deliverables

Evaluate alternative design solutions to optimize cost, scalability, and reliability

Prepare and deliver as-built and redline updates post-construction

Support permitting and regulatory documentation through accurate GIS and CAD outputs

Collaborate with any necessary vendor, as well as internal GIS and CAD teams to produce all required documentation for application packages

Follow very specific and detailed procedures already implemented while remaining flexible enough to readily adapt to changing standards and procedures without notice

Coordinate with project team for forecasting, scheduling, resources management, and quality assurance

Review project deliverables for accuracy and apprise project management team of risks, issues, and recommended mitigations

Ensures the integrity of the customer access network is maintained and provides support for the deployment of access technologies

Qualification

OSP engineering experienceQGIS proficiencyFiber optic network topologiesArcGIS experienceAutoCAD experienceMicroStation experienceEngineering drawings interpretationSense of urgencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and Copper networks - Knowledge of engineering principles within OSP job related functional area including general practices, procedures and industry standards

Familiar with legal requirements as defined by the municipal, state and federal laws and regulations

Proficiency in QGIS (required)

Strong knowledge of fiber optic network topologies and deployment architectures (PON, point-to-point, ring, mesh)

Proven ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering drawings, splice diagrams, and construction prints

Review and interpret real estate documents, including land deeds, utility easements, and related property records, to ensure clear title and compliance with regulations

Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments

Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Sheets and Google Drive

Possess STRONG communication & PEOPLE skills

Strong language skills are required, both oral & written

Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates

Follow-up with our customer and provide a status of any and all assigned work

Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management

Minimum 3 years of experience as a telecommunications OSP designer

Qualify on pre-employment screening

Must pass a drug test

Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening