Andersen James Group · 1 month ago
OSP Engineering Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAndersen James Group is a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure organization seeking an experienced OSP Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of outside plant fiber networks. The role involves overseeing the complete engineering lifecycle, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and reliable network designs.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team responsible for OSP design, drafting, permitting support, and field validations
Assign project workloads, set priorities, and ensure on-time, high-quality engineering deliverables
Establish engineering standards, workflows, QA processes, templates, and tools to improve efficiency and consistency
Conduct technical reviews, redlines, and approvals of design packages prior to client or construction release
Manage multiple fiber engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and performance requirements
Oversee creation of fiber routes, construction drawings, splice plans, cable counts, BOMs, and system architecture layouts
Evaluate feasibility, environmental constraints, right-of-way considerations, and constructability during early design stages
Review existing GIS and as-built data to assess system impacts, node placement, backbone expansion, and network pathing
Ensure designs meet reliability, redundancy, and technical requirements for enterprise and data center connectivity
Oversee permitting requirements across state DOTs, municipalities, counties, environmental agencies, utilities, and railroads
Ensure engineering packages comply with RUS, BICSI, Telcordia, NEC, NESC, and jurisdiction-specific standards
Partner with permitting teams to prepare accurate, complete submittals that minimize review cycles and change requests
Work closely with construction, project management, field operations, and vendor partners to ensure design intent is executed properly
Communicate risks, design changes, route modifications, and permit impacts to internal stakeholders and leadership
Provide engineering support during construction, helping resolve field issues, route conflicts, or scope adjustments
Maintain awareness of client requirements and adapt engineering deliverables to meet evolving standards
Conduct field walks as needed to validate proposed routes, document site conditions, and assess real-world constraints
Review field notes, sketches, survey data, and measurements, translating them into accurate, buildable design packages
Support as-built collection and integration to maintain accurate system documentation
Drive consistent project tracking, status reporting, and deliverable management for internal and external stakeholders
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, reduce cycle time, and enhance engineering output
Ensure all engineering deliverables support constructability, cost efficiency, network longevity, and operational reliability
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of aerial, buried, underground, conduit, manhole, and handhole OSP construction methods
Strong understanding of FTTH, transport, middle-mile, and enterprise/data center fiber architectures
Ability to interpret and produce detailed technical drawings, construction plans, and project documentation
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, permitting, and project management teams
Capable of managing multiple, large-scale engineering projects in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to review and improve work produced by others
Preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or CAD-based design platforms
Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field
EIT certification a plus, but not required
3–6 years of OSP telecom engineering experience
4–8 years of OSP fiber construction/maintenance experience with engineering exposure
Company
Andersen James Group
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
James Leighton
Founder and CEO
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