Outside Plant Engineer II/III at Timmons Group — Richmond, VA

Timmons Group is currently looking for a full time Outside Plant Engineer (OSP Engineer) in Richmond, VA.. The OSP Engineer will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support for outside plant network operations and maintenance with a focus on fiber-based systems The candidate should have technical experience in outside plant design and working collaboratively with other departments.

• The engineer will identify, analyze, diagnose, and resolve network issues, as well as coordinate with vendors and other personnel to ensure the successful deployment and maintenance of outside plant networks
• Provide leadership and direction to OSP Engineer resources
• Manage and design hundreds of miles of outside plant for a major network deployment
• Ability to perform low level fiber engineering using GIS technology
• Ability to perform field visits and network verifications
• Experience in high level network design (splice and physical plant), and detailed engineering
• Work with other departments to ensure make ready management, permitting and fielding meet OSP design criteria
• Review permit and construction drawings for engineering integrity
• Be able to review as-built plans and test results
• Ability to work in ArcGIS/Pro, or QGIS environments
• Maintain orderly records and project documents
• Working knowledge of pole line design and fiber construction, both aerial and underground
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience with OSP underground and aerial telecommunication leading and engineering preferred.
• Understanding of network architecture and supporting equipment.
• Strong understanding of outside plant engineering and construction
• Knowledge of NESC and RUS construction code as it relates to telecommunications rules and regulations
• Experience engineering in a GIS based program
• Knowledge of the permitting requirements across local jurisdiction
• Desktop and field quality control to support final client deliverable
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $38.46/hr.-$43.26/hr. This position is eligible for overtime. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

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