Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 month ago
OSP Designer
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26.55/hr - $33.22/hrColliers Engineering & Design is seeking an OSP Designer to join their Utility Design Engineering team in Columbia, MD. The role involves designing and drafting permit drawings, assisting with fielding tasks, and demonstrating an understanding of telecom and fiber network design.
Architecture & DesignConstructionMechanical EngineeringArchitectureCivil Engineering
Hiring Manager
Debi Ritter
Responsibilities
Design/draft permit drawings with guidance in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or other software
Assist with fielding tasks (Engineering Design Notetaking for both buried and aerial, pole data collection, etc.)
Demonstrate basic understanding of applicable building codes, design codes (NEC, NESC, etc.)
Review jurisdiction documentation and determine design parameters within Right-Of-Way with parameters provided
Identify required permits with parameters provided
Identify basic components for site design in a Telecommunications fiber network
Exhibit understanding of basic Telecom, Fiber - Outside Plant (OSP) design (FTTX, MDU, wiring diagrams, splicing schematics, equipment types, etc.) and design FTTX network with parameters provided
Prepare specialty drawings (i.e., Utility Company submittals, Railroads, Interstate crossings, landmark designs, etc.) with parameters provided
Review jurisdiction documentation and determine permitting requirements
Compile permit application packages with parameters provided
Design Fiber-Optic network (FTTx) using ArcGIS software, or client designated software, with parameters provided
Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
AutoCAD or GIS certification required
Valid driver's license is required
Ability to meet deadlines and take direction
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
Previous linear and OSP design experience preferred
Prior utility locating field experience is a plus
Prior experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, 3-GIS, and OpenComms Designer is preferred
Benefits
Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid pregnancy disability leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
A company-matched 401(k)/Roth
Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
Employee referral and professional license bonuses
A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
54%
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Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Creatives and Design
Customer Service and Support
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
Dave Tingley
Chief Financial Officer
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