Osp Engineer Ii/Iii

Job Description
Timmons Group is currently seeking anOutside Plant Engineer II/III (OSP Engineer)to join our Telecom &
MRE group located in ourRichmond, VAoffice location. The OSP Engineer will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support for outside plant network operations and maintenance with a focus on fiber-based systems The candidate should have technical experience in outside plant design and working collaboratively with other departments.
Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:
The engineer will identify, analyze, diagnose, and resolve network issues, as well as coordinate with vendors and other personnel to ensure the successful deployment and maintenance of outside plant networks
Provide leadership and direction to OSP Engineer resources
Manage and design hundreds of miles of outside plant for a major network deployment
Ability to perform low level fiber engineering using GIS technology
Ability to perform field visits and network verifications
Experience in high level network design (splice and physical plant), and detailed engineering
Work with other departments to ensure make ready management, permitting and fielding meet OSP design criteria
Review permit and construction drawings for engineering integrity
Be able to review as-built plans and test results
Ability to work in ArcGIS/Pro, or QGIS environments
Maintain orderly records and project documents
Working knowledge of pole line design and fiber construction, both aerial and underground
Additional duties and responsibilities as needed
Skills/Requirementsof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
2-5+ years of relevant experience with OSP underground and aerial telecommunication leading and engineering preferred.
Understanding of network architecture and supporting equipment.
Strong understanding of outside plant engineering and construction
Knowledge of NESC and RUS construction code as it relates to telecommunications rules and regulations
Experience engineering in a GIS based program
Knowledge of the permitting requirements across local jurisdiction
Desktop and field quality control to support final client deliverable
Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication
Valid driver’s license