OSP Designer

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The OSP Designer II role creates broadband system designs most cost-effectively while maintaining Cable One standards and specifications.

Under general supervision/guidance, this position prepares and supports detailed engineering and design drawing files using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or other spatial or Geographic Information System (GIS) software platforms.

The OSP Designer II works closely with Technical Operations, Construction, and Engineering to facilitate design/engineering services.

The position maintains Cable One's broadband design and digitizing standards

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success


* Design new and existing HFC plant extensions.


* Perform base drafting.


* Accurately read walkout information.


* Updates as-builts as construction is completed and releases the area.


* Provide complete construction build packet, which includes full design deliverables in a timely manner.


* Learn new software and adapt to new technology when required.


* Creates complicated fiber splicing matrixes and Lightpath circuits.


* Responsible for fiber availability and determination of reinforcement requirements.


* Design major plant upgrades.


* Perform plant undesigns and redesigns.


* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at one time with accuracy.


* Takes on other duties needed to help drive our Purpose, fulfill our Brand Principles, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Qualifications


* Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or university and minimum five-years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Outside plan design, construction, or Geospatial Information Systems experience preferred.


* Intermediate knowledge of GIS applications such as ESRI and Schneider design software programs following Cable One Standards and specifications.


* Intermediate understanding of cable design


* Well versed in HFC and Fiber symbology


* Familiarity with telecommunications outside plant equipment, design, and construction techniques.


* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.


* Ability to effectively problem-solve complicated issues.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate information

Core Competencies


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