OSP Engineer

Major Duties

Classification: Exempt / Non-Bargaining

Join a team that offers growth potential, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of customers and communities. Consolidated Communications is a best-in-class, top 10 U.S. fiber provider that delivers reliable fiber communications solutions to consumers and businesses. We are committed to providing meaningful work in a positive environment while connecting people and enriching how they work and live. At Consolidated, our employees make the difference. We welcome and value individuals from different cultures, with diverse life and work experiences and educational backgrounds.

Requires advanced knowledge of telecommunications Outside Plant (OSP) to perform design and engineering activities for outside plant projects and transmission equipment.

Works under limited supervision. Provides guidance and occasional supervision for less experienced Plant Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design simple to complex engineering plans using computer and/or manual drafting for assigned outside plant projects by analyzing existing plant capabilities and determining new plant specifications.
• Ensure projects as deigned in accordance with established transmission requirements and design criteria.
• Generate time and cost estimates, coordinate design changes, and monitor projects for completion within budget and project timelines.
• Participate in long and short-range network planning and design, forecasting OSP and building space requirements, preparing cost/benefit alternatives and recommending projects for incorporation into capital budget.
• Procure official documents from state, county and city government agencies, as well as private developers, landowners, outside contractors, and other public utilities to forecast need and obtain right-of-way when installing outside plant facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent in experience. 5+ years' telecommunications experience involving OSP construction and maintenance.

Benefits Offered

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual bonus program to eligible employee's based upon organization performance

Salary

Pay range (commensurate with skills and experience): $69,323 - $105,074

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, familial status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.