Outside Plant Engineer II/III

Timmons Group is currently looking for a full time Outside Plant Engineer (OSP Engineer) in Richmond, VA..  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

Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $38.46/hr.-$43.26/hr. This position is eligible for overtime. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.