Engineer OSP I - Glo Fiber OH

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit

Job Summary:

The OSP Engineer is responsible for performing general outside plant engineering for Shentel OSP cables to include copper, coax, and fiber optic network projects utilizing Shentel’s design and drafting software. The OSP Engineer determines cable routes, obtains easements, processes permits, designs network plant extensions, system re-routes and capacity upgrades. Additionally, the OSP Engineer coordinates contractors and provides engineering support to construction and operations teams.

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

AS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is desired. Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered.

Hold a valid government issued driver’s license.

Experience Level:

3 or more years of experience in outside plant engineering disciplines to include copper, coax, or fiber optic design

Special Requirements:

Project management experience

Able to interpret technical material and blueprints with knowledge of fiber optic technology

Skill Requirements:

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge of:

Outside plant networks (copper, coax, fiber, ancillary optics)

Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, Mapcom, LodeData or other network mapping and design tools.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Other details

Job Family Engineering & Operations

Job Function Glo Fiber

Pay Type Salary