Outside Plant Engineer II

The Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Engineer is a critical role responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of fiber optic infrastructure to support reliable and high-performing networks. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful delivery of OSP projects.

Requirements

• Apply expertise in OSP fiber administration practices to maintain and enhance the fiber network.
• Analyze OTDR testing to assess fiber optic cable integrity and analyze test results to ensure optimal performance.
• Utilize GIS-based fiber management systems for network planning and updates.
• Manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth coordination of tasks and deliverables.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all tasks are prioritized and completed within deadlines.
• Review and edit splice matrices for accuracy and verify new scopes of work.
• Maintain data integrity across software tooling systems.
• Organize and lead meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as needed.
• Utilize software tools such as FIM, ACC, Gaudi, Ultron, and Glassworks (where applicable).
• Stay informed on emerging tools and technologies relevant to OSP engineering.
• Create and maintain detailed records, including MOPs (Methods of Procedure), SOWs (Statements of Work), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and job aids.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
• Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law