ATCO Communications Services, LLC ยท 1 month ago
Joint Use / OSP Engineering Coordinator
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expATCO Communications Services, LLC is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Joint Use / OSP Engineering Coordinator to support their Joint-Use, OSP Engineering, Construction, and Utility teams. The role involves managing complex engineering, permitting, and joint-use workflows to ensure accurate pole ownership and compliance with utility requirements.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Review workprints, pole lists, aerial/underground OSP designs, and ownership discrepancies to ensure accurate identification of power vs. communication poles and clean routing
Coordinate with Pole Owners on denied poles, riser requirements, overloaded poles, copper downsizing impacts, and make-ready sequencing
Validate routes, bypass logic, underground requirements, easement/access constraints, cross-country leads, and ROW compliance using GIS, Google Earth, client systems, and utility records
Track JPA/JUN submissions, pole loading (PLA) results, Make-Ready Estimates (MRE) / Make-Ready Analysis(MRA) milestones, permit statuses, Change Requests, and associated workflow sequencing
Support CR preparation, revisions, markups, documentation, and resubmittal sequencing
Monitor engineering updates required due to denied poles, conflicts, PLA issues, ownership corrections, or design constraints, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Fielding, Construction, GIS, Utilities, and Municipal agencies
Prepare, submit, track, and update permit applications with Pole Owners
Maintain accurate and organized documentation including revision records, pertinent correspondence, and construction support
Ensure compliance with NESC standards, utility requirements, joint-use regulations, and OSP construction practices
Maintain internal trackers with exceptional accuracy; reconcile data across SiteTracker and client systems
Track project milestones, pole counts, route changes, and risk indicators; proactively flag schedule impacts or redesign needs
Support invoice and make-ready reconciliation by verifying pole counts, MR logic, bypass details, and cost alignment
Provide timely, professional communication and polished summaries, recaps, and risk updates for Engineering, Construction, Utilities, Partners and Utility reviewers
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including utility calls, redline sessions, reroute discussions, kickoff meetings, and CR alignment reviews
Ensure all stakeholders have the most current files, approvals, documentation, and status updates
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecom construction industry
1-3 years of hands-on OSP engineering or OSP coordination experience
Strong working knowledge of OSP aerial infrastructure, pole attachments, and basic make-ready concepts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise strongly preferred)
Exceptional accuracy, organizational discipline, and data-tracking precision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence with utilities and municipalities
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, with strong math, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings, utility maps, and highway/civil plans
Preferred
Proficiency in CAD applications such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Experience with telecom systems and tools including Infinium, Varasset, M6 (MetaSolv), Control Desk, FROGS, DPI, IQGeo, FTTP fiber records, Katapult, Ike, and SiteTracker
Familiarity with GIS tools, ESRI platforms, shapefile functions, and utility mapping workflows
Understanding of telecom easements, ROW acquisition, permitting processes, and municipal/state requirements (including TXDOT/railroad where applicable)
Working knowledge of NESC standards, OSP construction practices, and joint-use regulations
Ability to identify telecom conflicts and present practical, cost-effective solutions
Self-motivated, tech-savvy, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and follow through on deadlines
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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