OSP Engineer

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities:

The OSP Engineer is responsible for the design, field notes and pricing of both copper and fiber facilities.

OSP Engineer candidate with prior Brightspeed (formerly Centurylink/Lumen) experience is preferred

Must have extensive computer knowledge. 

Responsibilities:

• Engineering routine and specific outside plant work orders utilizing any combination of aerial, buried or underground cable
• Copper and fiber optic cable engineering
• Requires field visits
• May have short project turnaround times
• This position requires both field and home office work. Ability to perform field work

Qualifications:

• • Advanced knowledge of outside plant design for business-as-usual (BAU)
  • Copper and fiber optic cable experience
  • Working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Standards) coding process is preferred
  • Must have extensive computer knowledge
  • Prior experience with the following Brightspeed (Formally CenturyLink/Lumen) proprietary systems is preferred, but not required:
    • NDS
    • Fireworks
    • Bidmaster
    • IQGeo
  • Potential candidates must have a minimum of two years OSP Design experience with aerial, buried and underground telecommunication infrastructure. 
  • Candidates must also have knowledge with civil design specific to utility relocation, including proposing the relocation of aerial, buried, underground cable design and path creation.  Well-rounded knowledge of copper cable, fiber-optic cable, conduit, manhole and hand hole design is preferred. 
  • Experience working with local municipalities (City, County, State, & Railroad) for permit requests is also required. 
  • The ability to review projects with customer(s) and answer design questions will be a requirement of this position. 
  •  Attendance at meetings on behalf of the customer(s) may be required.  Discussing “in depth” project specific details will also be required at these meetings.

Applicants must be dependable with scheduling work to be completed and flexible to complete projects within the time allotted by the customer(s). Good communication and quality control skills are a must.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited Program
• Proficiency in required design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain required certification.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: 

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification