OSP Field Engineer
Core
Field engineer providing on-site validation, documentation, and design support for fiber optic and telecommunications outside plant (OSP) infrastructure.
Role type
Field Engineer (Telecommunications/OSP)
Builds
Fiber network designs, conduit layouts, and infrastructure documentation for telecom and data center projects.
Domain
Telecommunications / Outside Plant Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fiber-optic/telecom construction knowledge, OSP design validation, GIS/ESRI proficiency, utility identification, regulatory standards knowledge (NESC, NEC, RUS), field measurement techniques, AutoCAD familiarity, Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred skills
AutoCAD expertise, right-of-way negotiation experience
Technologies
GIS, ESRI, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, GPS devices, laser rangefinders
Responsibilities
Document and photograph OSP facilities (cables, poles, pedestals, handholes), capture precise measurements of attachment heights and span distances, identify utility ownership and obstructions, record bonding and grounding details, deliver field notes and photos to engineering teams, propose mitigation strategies for fiber placement conflicts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
