OSP Engineering Technician

At RJE Telecom, as an OSP Engineering Technician in Syracuse, NY, you'll design and manage outside plant work orders and drawings under general supervision. You'll also coordinate with the drafting and GIS teams and plan and permit new cable routes.

This is a hybrid position located in Syracuse, NY. Candidates must live in the Syracuse, NY area to be considered for this position. You will make site visits in the Syracuse, NY area as assigned to collect data for design of outside plant work orders.

• Design and prepare outside plant work orders and associated drawings, including documentation and accurate record updates
• Provide estimates for work order expenditures and prepare placement, as well as joint use memos
• Coordinate with drafting and GIS personnel in remote offices to produce construction drawings for the network
• Plan, design, and obtain permits for new cable routes
• Design aerial and underground telecommunications plant routes
• Other duties as assigned

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• At least two years of Telecom Outside Plant Engineering experience
• Proficient with Excel and Word

Knowledge of

• Telecommunications industry standards
• Regulations for OSP facilities
• Aerial or underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Infrastructure plans and surveys to avoid conflicts with underground obstacles to ensure proper installation in easements and public rights of way
• Fiber optic counts, assignments, and splicing schematics in high-density environments
• AutoCAD / Microstation or Geographic Information Systems

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: operate vehicle, walk, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: climb stairs and stand

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.