Utilities One Group · 1 month ago
OSP Design Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expUtilities One Group is a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors. They are seeking an experienced OSP Design Engineer III to lead critical fiber design projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high standards of design quality and compliance.
ConstructionIndustrial EngineeringTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design, and optimization of large-scale FTTH/FTTP fiber optic networks, ensuring compliance with client requirements, permitting constraints, budget goals, and engineering best practices
Oversee and review High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), providing technical guidance and approvals for route proposals, splice point placement, and network architecture
Manage advanced GIS and CAD workflows including data validation, integration, and QA/QC across multiple platforms such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Katapult, and Google Earth
Supervise and mentor junior design engineers, ensuring quality control, adherence to standards, and skill development across the OSP engineering team
Coordinate across departments and stakeholders (survey, permitting, GIS, construction, and project management) to lead technical discussions, remove project blockers, and ensure alignment from design through construction
Analyze and resolve complex field conflicts and design issues discovered during aerial and underground surveys, proposing cost-effective and compliant alternatives
Ensure full compliance with NESC/NEC codes, state and local regulations, and client-specific design standards, proactively managing risk and constructability concerns
Serve as a subject matter expert in fiber optic network design, contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and best practices
Lead technical design reviews, audits, and sign-offs, ensuring consistency, constructability, and long-term scalability of the network infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in OSP fiber network engineering and design
Proven ability to lead complex design projects across multiple markets or utility types
Deep knowledge of FTTH, centralized and distributed split architecture, and hybrid tap models
Advanced proficiency with ESRI, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, IQGeo, Vetro, 3-GIS, Katapult, or similar engineering software
Strong understanding of permitting workflows, jurisdictional design standards, and constructability best practices
Excellent documentation, organizational, and project tracking skills
Effective leadership, mentoring, and communication skills in remote or hybrid team environments
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, GIS, Telecommunications, or related field
Preferred
Experience designing for major carriers such as AT&T, Lumen, Verizon, or Frontier
Familiarity with pole loading analysis, easement research, and joint-use coordination
Experience supporting BEAD, RDOF, or other grant-funded broadband initiatives
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (a plus, not required)
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay and compensation package
Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
Whole Life Insurance
401k Plan
PTO/Paid Holidays
Long-term, career-track employment with growth opportunities into technical or leadership roles
Company
Utilities One Group
Utilities One was founded in 2016, evolving from our sister company, MoldCable, which focused on cable installation and repair.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Serghei Busmachiu
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-05-23
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