OSP Design Engineer

Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, we take solution ownership across the value chain to help clients focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. We leverage digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, and our domain knowledge and technical expertise, to solve complex business problems.
With over 15,000 employees globally, we partner with clients to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements. Our industry focus includes aerospace and defence, healthcare, telecommunications, rail transportation, semiconductor, geospatial, industrial, and energy.
Job Description
OSP Designer/Engineer
Cyient Inc. currently has an opening for a remote based Outside Plant (OSP) Designer, responsible for OSP Fiber, 5G, HFC, and BAU work orders in the greater Albany, NY and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, intelligent individuals with previous OSP engineering and Field data collection experience. Ideal candidates will have previous experience designing multiple OSP telecom projects simultaneously, including (but not limited to) Pole/Make Ready, FTTP, HiCap and BAU projects, and be experienced with client software systems including ICGS/IDDS and PRS. The ideal OSP Designer will also travel to the field to survey, confirm, and assess current field conditions and meet with the customer as they relate to ongoing OSP designs.
Candidate must have reliable transportation to multiple work locations daily and self-manage their work load and work schedule.
The OSP Designer will be paid hourly based on work completed.
Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree (preferred)
• Must have experience in the Telecommunications Outside plant engineering and/or construction industry.
• Should have good understanding of basic computer concepts and technology. Experience with the following design programs: ICGS/IDDS and PRS is preferred
• Should have strong understanding of Design and construction of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried, BICS) and manhole and conduit design (strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of Fiber backbone (F1) and distribution networks (F2), 5G/Smart City high level designs is beneficial.
• Knowledge of permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, county, etc) are also beneficial.
• Should be proactive and a self-learner.
• Possess strong professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data.
• Should have good attitude and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate daily progress status to all reporting managers & stakeholders.

Skills & Experience
Communication, Design Work, Telecommunications
Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole self on solving problems that matter.
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Job Type: Full-time