ATCO Communications Services, LLC · 2 months ago
Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expATCO Communications Services, LLC is seeking an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer within the San Antonio Market area. The role involves responsibilities such as fiber optic and copper route engineering, project management, and ensuring compliance with construction standards while working collaboratively with various teams.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Engineer aerial, underground, and inside fiber optic routes using Frontier Systems-Frogs, MicroStation, ICGS, GAP, Sitetracker and Bluebeam
Copper telephone cable design for downsizing and removal-including cross box and terminals; rearrangements including cutovers, pair-conditioning, cable assignments, loop make ups, bridge taps, splice documents
Manage all projects to meet or exceed minimum specifications of Construction Policies, NESC, NEC, OSHA, State, County, and all other applicable agencies
Maintain a high level of productivity, assuring timeframes are met for projects occurring simultaneously and track and generate reports on project status
Prepare, manage, and maintain project documentation, maps, and CAD drawings. Create drawings and records of fiber and copper routes, splice locations, construction notes, bills of materials and project overviews
Research and acquire permits, rights of way and easement agreements
Respond to DOT requests for information and plan for facility relocations
Review and record As-Built documentation
Attend customer meetings; perform site surveys and walk-outs as necessary to comply with customer requirements and time frames
Work with multiple customers and prepare all deliverables within each customer's own specifications
Qualification
Required
Experience using FROGS, MicroStation/Bentley, and Sitetracker is highly desired
Experience in planning copper and fiber optic network additions and estimating OSP projects by detail
Familiarity with Broadband Serving Area Design
Creating engineering projects that place equipment supporting Ethernet and broadband DSLAM installations, and the design of fiber and copper facilities associated with them as well as facilitating their completion through local construction and operations resources
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, professional documentation, and blueprints
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other employees of the organization
Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and a willingness to travel to project sites that may require some out-of-town travel and overnight travel on occasion
Requires use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement
OSP Experience working for telecom companies like Lumens, Frontier, Ziply Fiber, CenturyLink, AT&T, or other telecom companies is a plus
A bachelor's or associate degree in a relevant field of Engineering, or three to five years of related experience (technical knowledge of the telecommunications industry and construction practices)
Standing and walking: Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, sometimes covering distances of up to 2 miles on a job site
Lifting: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25–50 pounds
Repetitive motions: Requires the use of hands for tasks like writing, typing, and using tools
Mobility: Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach to perform field tasks
Benefits
Group Medical Plan along with voluntary Dental and Vision plans
401k Savings Plan with a company match
Company
ATCO Communications Services, LLC
ATCO Communications Services, LLC is a contract engineering company powered by industry experts to deliver turnkey, customer-centered solutions for telecommunications planning, engineering, and project administration.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Harley B Lang, Jr
President and chief operating officer
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