OSP Engineer

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