Network Specialist - OSP Engineering

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

The Network Specialist I - Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering is expected to assist in the creation of OSP Design maps using GIS. You will have to understand numerous projects, possibly located in multiple locations and states. You will continually monitor design costs and monitor job progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

You will work with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from permitting requirements or proposed road improvements. You may be required to negotiate with municipalities and other utility companies for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete networks, from a network and legal perspective.

You are expected to work independently with representatives from network operations, associate managers, and consultants for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are met. You will be responsible for the design of fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards established for the Telecom Network Services.

This role offers telecommuting flexibility; however, due to business requirements and in‑market travel, candidates must reside within Utah. Preference may be given to applicants located in Saint George, Ivins, Hurricane, Cedar City, or Santa Clara.

This position can be hired at either a Network Specialist - Outside Plant Engineering ), Network Specialist I - Outside Plant Engineering ), or Network Specialist II - Outside Plant Engineering ) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Separate job postings outline the minimum requirements for each role. Please review both postings and apply to any level for which you are qualified and interested.

• Responsible for the design of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants who coordinate outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states.
• Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to mitigate asset-transfer risk. Assist in the engineering phase of projects, creating labor, material, and overheads project cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency, ensuring compliance with National Electrical Code standards and current TDS OSP standards.
• Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. Manage projects by reviewing quality of work, clean-up resolution, maintenance of project documentation, and continual review of project progress.
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects, including Bid Jobs, Build orders, Job Start Agreements, VMOPs, and close-out documentation, is complete.
• Create and perform analysis on network designs for the OSP teams utilizing GIS tools and extensions. Provide data back for the OSP teams to use in strategic decisions, ADs, and HLDROMs.
• Partner with Regional OSPE members on the use, functions, and tools within GIS.
• Review data for impacts to builds (e.g., road moves).
• Create processes and tools for mobile use of GIS for data collection and consumption.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating current GIS products and recommend upgrades and changes in methods of practices for TDS, including application upgrades and data sources.

• Associate degree (or higher)
  -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in Voice, Data or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance.

• GIS, ESRI, ArcGIS and/or spatial analysis experience
• Experience in…