Insight Global
Overview
One of our large clients in the telecommunications industry is seeking an OSP Network Engineer to design routine and specific outside plant work orders for fiber feeder and distribution networks for FiOS, HiCAP, and Ethernet services as well as copper POTS and special services. This role provides administrative and field support to outside plant technicians and the Operations team, manages a high volume of work activities, understands customer needs, and works assignments independently. The Outside Plant Engineer designs, maintains, and optimizes the OSP network infrastructure in specific geographic locations in Northern New Jersey. This work includes designing upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant fiber optic network, including structures (such as poles and conduit systems), cable (copper & fiber) and associated equipment for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premise equipment for multi-tenant buildings. The engineer will monitor and analyze service order requirements within a geographic turf and design solutions to extend fiber or copper service to customer locations. The engineer coordinates with multiple departments and has direct customer contact. The role requires the ability to work in a diverse environment with business and residential customers and to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. The engineer must be able to price out solutions and select the most effective design, with authority up to a set dollar limit to choose and implement solutions independently. This is a hybrid work model with 3 days/week in Montclair office or at customer sites, and 2 days/week remote. Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and optimize the OSP network infrastructure in specified geographic locations in Northern New Jersey. Design upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the OSP fiber optic network (structures, cable, and equipment) for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premises in multi-tenant buildings. Monitor and analyze service order requirements within a geographic turf and design solutions to extend fiber or copper service to customer locations. Coordinate with multiple departments and maintain direct customer contact; work with field and office teams to support OSP activities. Price out solutions and select the most effective design; operate with authority up to a defined dollar limit to implement solutions independently. Required Skills and Experience
3-5+ years of experience in fiber optic network engineering, specifically OSP. Hands-on experience with fiber network architecture/engineering, including feeder routes and hub distribution. Strong understanding of fiber splicing, placement, and construction coordination. Proficiency in AutoCAD, ICGS, and IDDS or similar design tools. Ability to work in both field and office environments. Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers, contractors, and internal teams. Employment type
Full-time Location and schedule
Hybrid work model with 3 days/week in the Montclair, NJ office or at customer sites, and 2 days/week remote. Compensation
Base pay range: $32.00/hr - $34.00/hr Job function
Design and Engineering Industry
Telecommunications Get notified about new Outside Plant Engineer jobs in Montclair, NJ.
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One of our large clients in the telecommunications industry is seeking an OSP Network Engineer to design routine and specific outside plant work orders for fiber feeder and distribution networks for FiOS, HiCAP, and Ethernet services as well as copper POTS and special services. This role provides administrative and field support to outside plant technicians and the Operations team, manages a high volume of work activities, understands customer needs, and works assignments independently. The Outside Plant Engineer designs, maintains, and optimizes the OSP network infrastructure in specific geographic locations in Northern New Jersey. This work includes designing upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant fiber optic network, including structures (such as poles and conduit systems), cable (copper & fiber) and associated equipment for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premise equipment for multi-tenant buildings. The engineer will monitor and analyze service order requirements within a geographic turf and design solutions to extend fiber or copper service to customer locations. The engineer coordinates with multiple departments and has direct customer contact. The role requires the ability to work in a diverse environment with business and residential customers and to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. The engineer must be able to price out solutions and select the most effective design, with authority up to a set dollar limit to choose and implement solutions independently. This is a hybrid work model with 3 days/week in Montclair office or at customer sites, and 2 days/week remote. Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and optimize the OSP network infrastructure in specified geographic locations in Northern New Jersey. Design upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the OSP fiber optic network (structures, cable, and equipment) for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premises in multi-tenant buildings. Monitor and analyze service order requirements within a geographic turf and design solutions to extend fiber or copper service to customer locations. Coordinate with multiple departments and maintain direct customer contact; work with field and office teams to support OSP activities. Price out solutions and select the most effective design; operate with authority up to a defined dollar limit to implement solutions independently. Required Skills and Experience
3-5+ years of experience in fiber optic network engineering, specifically OSP. Hands-on experience with fiber network architecture/engineering, including feeder routes and hub distribution. Strong understanding of fiber splicing, placement, and construction coordination. Proficiency in AutoCAD, ICGS, and IDDS or similar design tools. Ability to work in both field and office environments. Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers, contractors, and internal teams. Employment type
Full-time Location and schedule
Hybrid work model with 3 days/week in the Montclair, NJ office or at customer sites, and 2 days/week remote. Compensation
Base pay range: $32.00/hr - $34.00/hr Job function
Design and Engineering Industry
Telecommunications Get notified about new Outside Plant Engineer jobs in Montclair, NJ.
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