Aramis OSP Design Engineer

Techwave has immediate opening for an OSP Quality Control Engineer to join our growing Engineering Services Team.

Candidate will be responsible for the quality review of all OSP Engineering Design projects and programs, including but not limited to, Fiber Overbuild, LightGig, ASE, ABF, CAAS and BAU work order packages. Previous OSP engineering and Field data collection experience, along with working knowledge of client software systems including, ARAMIS, BST-CAD, OSPCM, JMS (OPEDS), AOtX , AOTS, PLANET,CEEOT, MMT, PM Tool, EFACTS, MIC, LFACS, GRANITE and OCALC., ASEDb. The ideal candidate will have expert level experience with Customer Quality Control metrics, work print design, FTIs, and other measures to ensure first time acceptance.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Perform Quality review on all OSP Engineering Design packages.
• Ensure that all Aerial, Underground and Buried cable designs have been reviewed and analyzed for the most cost-effective solutions and placement.
• Verify that the Customer scope of work or plan was followed.
• Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer records, city records, and per field conditions.
• Accurately depict new construction route opportunities, with the ability to identify, research and problem solve cable path/placement issues and accurately relay solutions to the engineering team.
• Identify missing and/or incorrect design information.
• Communicate quality issues with the engineer and engineering manager to find resolution.
• Approve designs before submittal to customer.
• Ensure current design is the most effective and efficient plan to follow.
• Ensure designs in accordance to customer specifications and guidelines.
• Manage and enforce engineering quality and compliance with outside plant design specification.
• Own the quality control process to produce a value-engineered design, removing all obstacles for construction.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of OSP engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of client software systems, ARAMIS, BST-CAD, OSPCM, JMS (OPEDS), AOtX , AOTS, PLANET,CEEOT, MMT, PM Tool, EFACTS, MIC, LFACS, GRANITE and OCALC., ASEDb.
• Experience with the following fiber technologies Overbuild/LightGig/ASE/ABF/CAAS/BAU.
• Should have strong understanding of Design and construction of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried, BIC) and manhole and conduit design.
• Knowledge of Fiber backbone (F1) and distribution networks (F2).
• Knowledge of permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, county, etc)
• Ability to upload/download and edit documents in Project Management software.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of Google Earth/Maps.
• Highly organized, self-starter, and detail oriented.
• Possess strong professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a Team member
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred.
• Experience in either the engineering, construction, architecture, or telecommunications industries.
• Knowledge and experience with telecommunications engineering standards, with previous LightGig or fiber overbuild design or quality control experience preferred.
• Capable of identifying issues in the design that would have a potential to impact network buildout.
• Able to collect necessary data from the field for determining a design including all necessary OSP features.
• Knowledgeable in GO 95, GO 128 and/or NESC requirements.
• Knowledge of Corning Flexnap cable design and terminal placement.
• Experience with interpreting cable or substructure designs.
• Knowledge and experience with telecommunications construction techniques
• Able to identify and suggest all types of construction methods within ROW, identify assumed public ROW, visually identify existing utilities.
• Basic Knowledge of Make-Ready Construction
• Able to identify potential cable moves and, guying and anchoring requirements to make room for new cable attachments.

Employment Status

• Exempt, Salary
• Full Time