OSP Engineer - Military Veterans
at Frontier Communications
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OSP Engineer
As the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America—creating the digital infrastructure the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us!
What we’re seeking:
The OSP Engineer will support the project teams with varying degrees of direct project responsibilities while developing a baseline knowledge of the telecommunications site development process. Project work will focus on new site development of macro and small cell sites, modifying existing telecommunications facilities, fiber optic networks, and other project types as required. Responsibilities will focus on creating fiber optic network designs while developing an understanding of client-specific telecommunications equipment and their usage.
In this hybrid role, you will have a defined work location HUB which includes work from home and assigned days in the office set by your manager. The HUB for this role will be Rochester, NY.
What we need in you:
We need you to be an Engineer with true Outside Plant experience in field work, site surveys and data collection. A consistent job history, strong communication skills and the ability to learn from past projects will serve you well in this role.
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for fielding varying types of information and data from numerous environments, including public rights of way along roads, the interior space of buildings, and throughout private campuses, such as offices or universities, and is generally assigned more complex or advanced projects/investigations
- Gathers data using digital cameras, observations, notes/reports, GPS-enabled data collectors, and other measuring devices, and trains less experienced staff on use and maintenance
- Uses various technologies and applications, including phone, email, and web-based applications including Google Earth/ArcGIS/DCadtel or equivalent, to effectively compile data from the field or to modify/adjust preliminary plans
- Uses face-to-face communication to convey information accurately and efficiently to clients and municipalities.
- Provides scheduling, status reporting, and other documents as necessary and coordinates the same information with less experienced staff
- Works in handholes, accesses duct systems, and traverses landscapes that range from city streets to steep, unpaved rights of way, locating, and marking underground ducts/cables, sticking/measuring utility poles, or other physical activities
- Safely and properly train less experienced staff on workplace safety, industry information, and technology as well as best practices
- Track assigned tasks and prioritize completion of tasks accordingly
- Learn new telecommunications equipment and client-specific equipment and their usage
- Learn conduit design from client-specific standards
- Read and analyze blueprints, structural building drawings, construction drawings, and plans
- Evaluate the design for constructability
- Learn fiber optic specifications, equipment, and usage
What we offer:
Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That’s why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we’re most proud to offer includes:
- Salary Range: $66,000 to $102,000
- 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
- Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
- 401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups
- Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
- 10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
- Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
- 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave
What background you should have:
- Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required, B.S.
- Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Construction experience preferred
- 0 to 3 years experience with the production of engineering drawings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work autonomously without supervision required
- Experience with the production of structural and/or civil engineering drawings for telecommunications new site builds, upgrades, and fiber optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) required
- Telecommunications and/or utility experience preferred
- Ability to review site documentation and gather the necessary information to complete the assignment
- Ability to drive to meet with customers and others as needed
Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.
In our line of work, where making connections is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to our values. We firmly believe in leveraging the strength of diversity to drive digital connectivity forward. If your background brings a unique perspective and value different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.
Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Rochester, NY
Frontier is a leading communications provider offering gigabit speeds to empower and connect millions of consumers and businesses in 25 states. It is building critical digital infrastructure across the country with its fiber-optic network and cloud-based solutions, enabling connections today and future proofing for tomorrow. Rallied around its purpose of Building Gigabit AmericaTM, the company is focused on supporting a digital society, closing the digital divide, and working toward a more sustainable environment. Frontier is preparing today for a better tomorrow.
Visit www.frontier.com.
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