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1mo ago

OSP Engineer

Stratus Networks/Stratus Construction Rockford, IL

Rockford, IL

1mo ago

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

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Job Description

OSP Design Engineer position based in Rockford, IL, onsite with Stratus Networks/Stratus Construction.

Responsibilities

Design and develop the outside plant OSP network infrastructure, including fiber backbone, distribution, vaults, manholes, and duct systems.
Conduct field surveys, site walks, and feasibility analyses to identify optimal routing for customer deployments.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, plans, and statements of work.
Manage construction schedules and budgets while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and contractors to meet project milestones.
Perform quality checks to ensure OSP installations meet company and client standards.
Schedule survey dates, construction builds, and fiber pulls.
Engage with IDOT, counties, towns, and municipalities for regulatory mandates and improvement work.
Track material inventory for Stratus operations.
Navigate permitting, right-of-way, easements, and utility coordination processes.
Utilize ARC/GIS, AutoCAD, and Google Earth for design and mapping tasks.
Read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and fiber test results.
Coordinate and manage emergency outages affecting Stratus infrastructure.
Apply knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber backbone, distribution networks, vaults, manholes, and duct networks.
Demonstrate general construction knowledge.
Process revision requests, approve cost changes, and update as-built records for compliance.
Exhibit strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analyze data to solve problems, interpret inputs, and support decisions.
Manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks effectively.
Communicate daily progress status to the reporting manager.
Create, schedule, and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in OSP engineering.
Driver's license required.

Technologies

ARC/GIS
AutoCAD
Google Earth

Benefits

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

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Rockford, IL (onsite)
Salary: USD 55,000 - 85,000 per year
Education: Associate’s degree preferred

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