OSP Designer

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The OSP Designer II role creates broadband system designs most cost-effectively while maintaining Cable One standards and specifications. Under general supervision/guidance, this position prepares and supports detailed engineering and design drawing files using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or other spatial or Geographic Information System (GIS) software platforms. The OSP Designer II works closely with Technical Operations, Construction, and Engineering to facilitate design/engineering services.

The position maintains Cable One’s broadband design and digitizing standards.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, , IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

• Design new and existing HFC plant extensions.
• Perform base drafting.
• Accurately read walkout information.
• Updates as-builts as construction is completed and releases the area.
• Provide complete construction build packet, which includes full design deliverables in a timely manner.
• Learn new software and adapt to new technology when required.
• Creates complicated fiber splicing matrixes and Lightpath circuits.
• Responsible for fiber availability and determination of reinforcement requirements.
• Design major plant upgrades.
• Perform plant undesigns and redesigns.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at one time with accuracy.
• Takes on other duties needed to help drive our Purpose, fulfill our Brand Principles, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or university and minimum five-years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Outside plan design, construction, or Geospatial Information Systems experience preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of GIS applications such as ESRI and Schneider design software programs following Cable One Standards and specifications.
• Intermediate understanding of cable design.
• Well versed in HFC and fiber symbology.
• Familiarity with telecommunications outside plant equipment, design, and construction techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve complicated issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate information.

• Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.

• Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.

• Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.

• Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate…