Timmons Group is currently seeking an Outside Plant Engineer III (OSP Engineer) to join our Telecom & MRE group located in our Richmond, VA office location. 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.Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: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 networksProvide leadership and direction to OSP Engineer resourcesManage and design hundreds of miles of outside plant for a major network deploymentAbility to perform low level fiber engineering using GIS technologyAbility to perform field visits and network verificationsExperience in high level network design (splice and physical plant), and detailed engineeringWork with other departments to ensure make ready management, permitting and fielding meet OSP design criteriaReview permit and construction drawings for engineering integrityBe able to review as-built plans and test resultsAbility 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 undergroundAdditional duties and responsibilities as neededSkills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.3-5+ 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 constructionKnowledge of NESC and RUS construction code as it relates to telecommunications rules and regulations Experience engineering in a GIS based programKnowledge of the permitting requirements across local jurisdictionDesktop and field quality control to support final client deliverableStrong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines Excellent verbal and written communicationValid driver’s license
