OSP Engineer

OSP Engineer

Company Overview:

All Points Broadband is the leading, rural-facing internet service provider in the mid-Atlantic and a four-time honoree on the Inc. list of America’s 5,000 fastest growing companies. We are committed to delivering reliable broadband internet to everyone, regardless of where they live.

Building on a seven-year record of successfully consolidating rural internet service providers, All Points is aggressively partnering with underserved jurisdictions and electric utility companies to finally bridge the digital divide by extending fiber-to-the-home to currently unserved homes and businesses. In the past year, All Points has secured more than $300 million in local, state, and federal grants to support rural broadband deployment. There are more than 140,000 locations in our FTTH construction pipeline

All Points’ lead investor is Searchlight Capital Partners, a private equity firm that is one of America’s leading broadband investors.

We are a team of hardworking individuals who are passionate about our mission and take pride in our work. We like what we do and who we do it with. We have empathy for others and we treat our customers and coworkers with respect. We are cool under pressure and do not let obstacles or challenges stand in our way. We are objective, self-critical, and always looking to improve ourselves and our methods and procedures.

We are recruiting a dynamic and driven OSP Engineer who will work closely with the rest of the Company’s OSP division. We are looking for someone who is intelligent, has excellent interpersonal skills, and wants to become a key contributor to our team as our Company continues to grow. This is an opportunity to make your mark.

The OSP division is focused on the delivery of broadband fiber to Northern Neck, VA in conjunction with multiple counties and electric co-ops. OSP is responsible for the end-to-end process of engineering through construction and the ideal candidate is comfortable working within these capacities and possess a desire to become competent in disciplines outside of assigned duties when necessary. APB believes in career development and advancement using training, on the job experience, and desire on behalf of the candidate to excel in the capacities outlined. We utilize a multitude of technologies and platforms to accomplish our goals of becoming an industry leader in broadband deployment in rural infrastructures. APB is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated asset to join our team and contribute to our further growth and success within the market.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the SR Manager of OSP Planning and engineering to produce/review OSP designs consistent with industry standards
• Incorporate APB and jurisdictional specifications into engineering prints
• Produce and maintain QA/QC checklists
• Review construction documents and permits for accuracy and requirements
• Interpret, revise, and update splicing drawings or diagrams
• Review bill of materials and unit labor costs associated to engineering designs
• Interpret and QC MRE/MRC documents and applications
• Ability to read and understand utility maps and related features.
• Maintain weekly/monthly reporting for project status
• Provide oversight to engineering vendors and internal designers to meet set deadlines
• Operate GIS hardware and software systems including but not limited to ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD, Trimble, customer specific Fiber Management software: 3GIS, OSPInsight, GE Smallworld.
• Proficient in Microsoft Platforms: Word, Excel, Visio, Access, etc…
• Perform GPS editing of telecom utility data
• Review and/or correct data integrity errors within engineering documentation
• Understand the use of document management systems, filing, and document scanning
• Georeferencing/Digitizing GIS data
• Process, interpret, support field data collection procedures
• Document and maintain OSP engineering procedures
• Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements to maintain a successful safety record
• Work schedules are typically 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, may require performing stand by duties or on-call work assignments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental science or related field, relevant work experience also considered (Preferred)
• 1+ years of GIS experience (utility sector experience preferred)
• Possess interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple business units both internal and external
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, meet deadlines and work independently of given assignments
• Experience with utility GIS systems and/or willingness to train on new platforms
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings related to utility systems
• Excellent communication with internal and external customers
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High school diploma and valid driver’s license required
• Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred
• Ability to travel for work

Characteristics of a great APB team member:

• A consummate team collaborator! You ensure alignment to core values, vision, and mission throughout the organization.
• Intense and natural mission alignment with All Points Broadband
• Love working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial culture. Thus, you thrive in building things successfully from scratch.
• A systems thinker who gets a charge out of progress and continuous improvement as much as big milestones

Work Requirements:

The OSP Engineer will be expected to report to work in the Company’s headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The headquarters are located in the James Center in the heart of downtown with easy access to I-95 and the Downtown Expressway. A hybrid work schedule will be considered once deliverables are completed.

All new All Points employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Compensation:

OSP Engineer will receive a competitive salary based on qualifications.

All Points offers industry-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, paid-time-off and 401(k) with Company match, among other benefits.

APB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
New employees reporting to the office will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• GIS: 1 year (Required)
• Telecommunications: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location