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Altice USA · 1 month ago

Director Long Haul OSP Engineering

USA.OH.Plain City

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Altice USA's Lightpath division is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area, focusing on building a workforce to meet customer needs. The Director of Long-haul Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering will lead the planning, design, and execution of Lightpath's aerial and underground fiber network infrastructure, overseeing engineering projects and managing the engineering team.

Communications Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering team in planning and preparing construction drawings for new and existing aerial and underground fiber routes, cables, and conduits

Direct all Long-haul OSP engineering projects, including design, cost modeling, and location passings

Analyze geographic and service demand data to determine optimal construction methods and future capacity needs

Design and implement facilities-based architectures such as PON and Active Ethernet networks

Prepare detailed installation plans and cost estimates for equipment, labor, and materials

Supervise inspection of work orders and contract construction, including contractor negotiations and verification of staking sheets

Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, GIS, Construction) to ensure seamless integration of inside and outside plant designs

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend engineering strategies to support new services and network expansion

Manage external vendors for engineering projects, including bid preparation and progress oversight

Develop and manage engineering budgets and oversee the procurement of labor and services

Maintain relationships with zoning, planning, and permitting agencies to ensure compliance and anticipate infrastructure needs

Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to ensure high-quality work and timely project completion

Develop and maintain design standards documentation across all jurisdictions and municipalities where Lightpath operates

Perform other duties assigned by management

Qualification

Fiber optic network designOSP engineeringProject managementTelecommunications knowledgeGIS systems expertiseLeadership skillsPE certificationConstruction methodsMicrosoft Office masteryCommunication skills