OSP Engineer

The OSP Engineer designs and implements outside plant fiber optic and telecom infrastructure, performing both indoor and outdoor work from an in-office location in Seymour, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop outside plant (OSP) network infrastructure including fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cables.
• Conduct field surveys, site visits, and feasibility assessments to identify optimal routing for network deployments.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
• Review and validate OSP designs, including fiber routes, splice plans, handholes, conduit paths, and pole attachments.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, permitting requirements, and right-of-way regulations.
• Provide technical input on network optimization, capacity planning, and route diversity strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber construction drawings, splice diagrams, and engineering packages.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in field and office environments.
• Manage an internal relocation team, including training, performance evaluations, and general personnel management duties.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in OSP engineering, field engineering, or fiber construction environments.
• Experience in personnel management; ability and comfort in managing support staff.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks (FTTH, metro, long-haul) and OSP design principles (aerial/underground).
• Experience with GIS/design tools (ArcGIS, 3GIS, AutoCAD, Google Earth, or similar).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and other OSP design software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in field environments.
• Strong understanding of permitting, right-of-way, and utility coordination processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Technologies

• ArcGIS
• 3GIS
• AutoCAD
• Google Earth

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Salary

USD 68,000.00 - 87,000.00 per year

Location

Seymour, IN 47274 (Preferred)

Ability to commute

Seymour, IN 47274 (Required)

Work Location

In person