OSP Design Engineer

IT'S NOT GOING OUT OF OUR WAY; IT IS OUR WAY

At United Communications, we seek excellence in everything we do. We make it our mission to think ahead, make it easy, and make it personal. Every time. We've had the home team advantage for over 75 years, and we're proud to serve the communities where we live, work, and play.

JOIN THE HOME TEAM

• Award-Winning Culture: 2023 & 2024 Best Places to Work
• Trusted Local Employer for over 75 Years: 4.7 Google Star Rating
• Commitment to Employee Well-Being & Satisfaction: Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings
• Top 100 Fiber-To-The-Home Leader
• 401k + Match, HSA, and more

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING

The OSP Design Engineer is responsible for conducting fiber optic detailed network design for middle mile and last mile fiber-based networks or Fiber to the Home projects. It requires an in-depth understanding of fiber optic design standards and industry processes. It also requires a working knowledge of a GIS/CAD design support software programs and close coordination with Field Engineering and Construction staff to support the final product. Typical OSP design responsibilities range from the initial determination of the pathway routing and construction alternatives based on site walkouts to final detailed design generation. The OSP Design Engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content and document generation to support the placement of the physical fiber infrastructure supporting Outside and Inside Plant communication facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.

• Create high level preliminary route design for all categories of HLE request and provide initial cost based on proposed preliminary route design.
• Coordinate with fielding team on specific site visit schedules and data gathering requirements.
• Perform detailed OSP designs specifically adhering to United Design Standards.
• Develop, draft and prepare all required documents required to issue a fully executable project to Construction.
• Maintain expected QC grading for all design projects.
• Process revision requests, cost change approvals and as-built redlines for record compliance.
• Responsible for SLA compliance for areas of focus.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Understanding of FTTH, Metro-E, and FTTX Network Architecture.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in related Fielding or Construction position.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction-related prints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity, dynamic, and rapidly changing technology environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively articulate complex situations to colleagues with varying degrees of network knowledge.

WHO WE ARE

United launched high-quality telephone service for our rural Middle Tennessee communities in 1947 and has evolved into an innovative internet service provider for consumers and businesses. Boasting the fastest internet speeds in the region as recognized by Broadband Now, United also delivers personalized user experience with local customer service, ranking as one of the industry's best in customer satisfaction. United offers the latest technology in fiber optic, fixed wireless, and DSL internet, and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers. United has partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation to extend broadband to more residents and businesses in under-connected areas.