OSP Design Engineer

Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer’s rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO’s, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer’s unique needs.

The Design Engineer is responsible for providing high-quality service and evaluating customer’s requests in all customers technical spaces, including, but not limited to central office, wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces.  The Design Engineer is required to take excellent care of our customers, build relationships, question things, and take action, work hard, work smart, and enjoy the experience. The Design Engineer should be able to work independently and be able to perform duties with little to no direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Receives and analyzes input documents from customer or field engineer, paying close attention to critical dates and detailed information supplied.
• Completes construction designs in customers CAD/GIS platforms, meeting or exceeding quality and timeliness standards.
• Compiles customer required documentation/reports to meet deliverable requirements.
• Utilizes engineering judgement to ensure design is the most efficient for cable placement and safety for construction services.
• Assist in updating procedures as required to meet customer or equipment requirements.
• Assists field installation groups in resolving technical issues.
• Attends customer held meetings, when needed.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
  • Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
  • Industry Consensus Standards
  • KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis when applicable

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Exhibit personal power and leadership
• Exhibit self-awareness
• Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
• Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit a strong problem-solving approach
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to demonstrate valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.  Must be able to provide proof of vehicle insurance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, technical degree preferred
• Possess 1 year-experience or equivalent as determined by training program and demonstrated proficiency
• Preferred experience 2-8 years.
• Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft programs and applications
• Demonstrate proficient use of IOS and/or Android applications
• Demonstrate proficient use of AutoCAD, ArcPro, ArcGIS, IQGEO & QGIS design tool(s)
• Verizon / Lumen/ AT&T / Frontier / Co-Op design or fielding experience preferred
• OSP Telecom Experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Stationary sitting position, maintain safe work environment while performing routine tasks while at a desk/office
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or operate computer equipment and tools necessary to complete job assigned functions
• Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration as required to meet timelines
• Distinguish between colors, line weights, line styles, alpha characters, and numbers
• Work in an office environment, with possible work activities in the field/outdoors environment.

TRAVEL

• Willing to travel, as required, with primary work functions in an office (home office) environment
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport yourself and any required equipment.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity