Job Abstract

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Outside Plant Engineer II/ III (OSP Engineer) to join our Telecom & MRE group located in our Richmond, VA office 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 responsibilities incl... more details

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Outside Plant Engineer II/III (OSP Engineer) to join our Telecom & MRE group located in our Richmond, VA office 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 responsibilities include 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/Requirements of 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

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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