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OSP Engineer

Stratus Networks/Stratus Construction Rockford, IL

1d ago

$55k - $85k/yr Full time ArcGIS AutoCAD Construction Management

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Job Description

Overview

Stratus Networks / Stratus Construction is seeking an experienced outside plant (OSP) Design Engineer to join our team. This full-time role focuses on designing our all-fiber network and coordinating deployments to customers. The position is based in Rockford, Illinois, with a salary range of $55,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience. Hybrid remote work options are available for the Rockford, IL 61101 area.

Responsibilities

Design and develop outside plant (OSP) network infrastructure
Perform field surveys, site walks, and feasibility assessments to identify optimal routing for customer deployments
Create and review engineering plans, drawings, and statements of work (SOW)
Manage construction schedules, budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and contractors to meet project milestones
Conduct quality checks to ensure OSP installations meet company and client standards
Schedule survey dates, construction builds, and fiber pulls
Engineer and collaborate with IDOT, counties, towns, and municipalities for legal mandates and improvement work
Track Stratus material inventory
Understand permitting, right-of-way, easements, and utility coordination processes
Experience with ARC/GIS, AutoCAD, and Google Earth
Read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and fiber test results
Manage emergency outages for Stratus structures
Understand telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber backbone, fiber distribution, vaults, manholes, and all duct types
General construction knowledge
Process revision requests, cost change approvals, and as-built redlines for record compliance
Maintain strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Problem solving, including ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze data
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks
Provide daily progress updates to the reporting manager
Create, schedule, and complete tasks independently

Experience and Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in OSP engineering

Benefits and Compensation

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Details

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year (based on experience)
Location: North Illinois
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockford, IL 61101

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