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OSP Engineer
Job in
Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, 98273, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
System One
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
The Outside Plant Engineer will be responsible for the application engineering of telecommunications outside plant in a local serving exchange environment. The Outside Plant Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work, including cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, and permitting for rights-of-way (ROWs) and easements.
This position works as a team member with Network Planning, Central Office, Transmission, and Operations to support the growth, replacement, and upgrades of telecommunications plant facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below represent a range of responsibilities performed by the employee and are not intended to reflect all duties.
+ Provide frontline project management for all construction activities associated with outside plant.
+ Perform engineering design for outside plant systems.
+ Proactively review outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.
+ Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to obtain information on planned projects involving growth and infrastructure changes.
+ Coordinate with utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trenching.
+ Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper project planning.
+ Maintain accurate cable records and updates.
+ Attend pre-construction meetings for project designs.
+ Apply for all required permits (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).
+ Maintain and investigate ROWs and easements for releases.
+ Prepare cost estimates for BDTs.
+ Respond to DORs as needed.
+ Update records based on as-built documentation.
+ Support sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory teams as needed.
+ Assist in annual budget planning.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent work experience), or a minimum of 3 years of experience in an outside plant role.
+ Experience in outside plant construction project management and inventory management.
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Experience with ROWs, private easements, and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout, and capacity planning.
+ Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Knowledge of outside plant practices and engineering tools, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
+ Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with engineering teams, regional managers, vendors, supervisors, and technicians.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and meet critical deadlines.
+ Ability to drive safely and responsibly on behalf of the company.
Pay: $30-$36/hour DOE
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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