OSP Engineer - Ampcus Incorporated

• Responsible for managing all engineering and construction activities associated with expanding and maintaining the OSP network infrastructure.
• Leads large scale projects, driving productivity through use of vendor resources to meet deliverables.
• Engages appropriate internal and external organizations with professional written/verbal communications to accomplish required tasks.
• Coordinates project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities and consultants.
• Proposes solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Recognizes vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and makes intelligent decisions to ensure reliability – within financial constraints.
• Prepares detailed cost analysis, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications.
• Processes reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative duties.
• Receives general instruction, otherwise performs independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives and approaches to critical/complex assignments.
• Multi-tasks to effectively manage a wide range of simultaneous activities often interrupted by other demands.
• Responds immediately to network outages, coordinating necessary resources and activities for prompt and appropriate restoral.
• Current areas of responsibility include the local area.
• Regular work conditions are 40 hours per week with limited travel.
• Extra hours and occasional weekend work may be required depending on business demands.

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of 3GIS or GIS
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills
• o capable of interacting with customers and coworkers at most levels including executives.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and effective in multi-tasking.
• Capable of working independently to achieve deliverables and resolve urgent/complex issues.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of engineering principles within OSP job related functional areas to include general practices, procedures and industry standards.

Strong Computer Skills

• Databases, Processes, and Administrative) - Comprehensive knowledge and skill for more complex applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD, Microstation, Google Earth and GIS’s.
• Knowledge of the network plant and local practices.
• Experience with working application of engineering systems and databases.
• Working knowledge of right-of-way, property rights, and permit acquisition.
• Fiber Optic cable design for an ODN- GPON network is a plus.
• Inside Plant knowledge of Transport equipment is a plus.