OSP Designer

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an OSP Designer to join our Utility Design Engineering (UDE) team in North Carolina! This role may have an option for remote work.

The UDE team works with industry leading internet service providers across the United States to provide network engineering services. Our telecommunications design professionals have years of experience working in the fiber optic, coax and copper construction field preparing for outside (OSP) plant installations. As leaders within the industry, we work with communities on broadband deficit solutions, deploying fiber to upgrade aging technology to 5G, and addressing utility relocations. Our design services include fiber-to-tower, Enterprise, FTTX, oDAS and iDAS, and distributed architecture.

• Design/draft permit drawings with guidance in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or other software.
• Assist with fielding tasks (Engineering Design Notetaking for both buried and aerial, pole data collection, etc.).
• Demonstrate basic understanding of applicable building codes, design codes (NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Review jurisdiction documentation and determine design parameters within Right-Of-Way with parameters provided.
• Identify required permits with parameters provided.
• Identify basic components for site design in a Telecommunications fiber network.
• Exhibit understanding of basic Telecom, Fiber - Outside Plant (OSP) design (FTTX, MDU, wiring diagrams, splicing schematics, equipment types, etc.) and design FTTX network with parameters provided.
• Prepare specialty drawings (i.e., Utility Company submittals, Railroads, Interstate crossings, landmark designs, etc.) with parameters provided.
• Review jurisdiction documentation and determine permitting requirements.
• Compile permit application packages with parameters provided.
• Design Fiber-Optic network (FTTx) using ArcGIS software, or client designated software, with parameters provided.
• Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.

• Associates degree in related field or completion of technical degree program is required.
• Previous linear and OSP design experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take direction.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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