Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Project Engineer! If you are an OSP Project Engineer who's excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we're harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our scope planning and preparing drawings for construction of new, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities. The Project Engineer also is responsible for selecting most cost beneficial route for all lines and equipment for work projects. Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings, provides estimates of labor and material costs. This engineer is also responsible for developing plans for local ring architecture, L2 and transport.Company SummaryLumos provides 100% Fiber-Optic Internet access to more than 375,000 homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and has recently announced expansion into Ohio and Kentucky. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That's why we're building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, businesses, and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things - the future. Because whatever the future holds, Lumos makes it faster.Learn more at Lumos | High-Speed Fiber Internet Provider (lumosfiber.com).Our Mission and ValuesAt Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can't be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That's why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there's no hierarchy, only hustle.We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team. We're passionate about our customers' experience. Their futures don't stand still, and neither do ours. We'll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers' evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people's lives.Essential Functions
- Fiber cable field design, cost estimating, splicing sequences, and planning and design loss calculations.
- CAD and manual mapping/drafting, ICMS records updates and research, Permits and ISP designs
- Estimating, cost studies, customer contacts, and negotiating land acquisitions for easements
- Working knowledge of all aspects of company processes including but limited to:
- OSP construction;
- Site preparation and permitting;
- OSP testing and acceptance standards;
- Creating design for local L2 and Transport architecture
- Google Earth and various fiber mapping platforms
- Project process, budget forecast, tracking, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain OSP work schedules in alignment with the projects requirements.
- Timely reporting of project status and jeopardies.
- Project status reviews and escalation to prevent date slippage.
- Provide real time direction to support personnel (internal & external) to ensure project timelines and contractual commitments are met.
- Communication and escalation of any contractual, technical or scheduling requirements that are in jeopardy.
- Internal escalation to management for any sensitive issues that could cause customer dissatisfaction or relationship issues.
- Review all of permits, rights of way, easements and negotiations needing for project completion.
- Diligent tracking and follow up of all issues and actions encountered by colleagues and vendors.
- Integrate innovations into the design and engineering practices and work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate's Degree preferred.
- Experience:
- 4+ years' experience in telecommunications construction (OSP / ISP).
- Key Competencies:
- Must be able to multi-task, must have good mathematical aptitude, must be able to manage multiple projects and to manage multiple job budgets, and must have a can-do attitude and attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.
Benefits & Perks Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.We have:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
- Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays / Personal Days.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life's challenges.
- 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
- Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.
At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Other details
- Job Family Infrastructure and Supply Chain
- Pay Type Salary
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