Outside Plant Design Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Industry: Telecommunications

Employment Type: Full-Time

Required Skills: Minimum of 4 years of telecom experience required. Proficiency in technical/engineering drawing (CAD/GIS) required.

Reports To: Director of Outside Plant Operations

Location: Western North Carolina. Office locations:
Sylva, Franklin, Bryson City, Cherokee

Work Arrangement: This is a primarily in-person role, requiring in-office and in-field work; occasional work-from-home days may be permitted. Must live within the company's service footprint.

Position Summary

The OSP Design Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, permitting, documentation, and field verification of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications projects. This position carries projects from initial route design and permitting through development of construction design packets and material quantities, contractor coordination, field verification, and completion documentation.

The position works closely with the Director of Outside Plant Operations, OSP Manager, contractors, internal departments, and external agencies to ensure OSP projects are properly designed, permitted, documented, and constructed in accordance with Balsam West standards and applicable requirements.

• Develop outside plant route designs and construction plans in accordance with Balsam West standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design drawings, construction packets, and supporting project documentation.
• Develop material quantities and other information necessary to support project construction and planning.
• Perform field verification of completed construction to confirm that installed facilities conform to approved designs, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Review field conditions and identify necessary design adjustments or revisions.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and ensure completed project information is properly incorporated into Balsam West records.
• Coordinate design and construction requirements with the Director of Outside Plant Operations and OSP Manager.

• Prepare and submit permits and supporting documentation required for OSP construction projects.

Coordinate permitting activities with applicable federal, state, local, and private entities, including:

• North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
• Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
• Electric utility/power companies and pole attachment processes
• National Park Service
• Railroad authorities
• Other governmental agencies, utilities, property owners, or authorities as required.
• Track permit requirements, submissions, approvals, and related project documentation.
• Ensure designs and construction activities comply with applicable permitting requirements.

• Support contractor coordination throughout the design and construction process.
• Provide contractors with approved design information and required project documentation.
• Assist with resolving design, permitting, and field-related issues that arise during construction.
• Perform field inspections and verification of completed work.
• Document discrepancies between approved designs and completed construction and coordinate appropriate corrections.
• Work with department leadership to ensure projects are completed according to established specifications and standards.

Note: Contractor solicitation, selection, award, and invoice approval remain the responsibility of the Director of Outside Plant Operations.