OSP Construction Project Engineer

Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Project Engineer! If you’re an experienced FTTH design & construction engineering professional who’s excited for a fast-paced experience, ready to help us grow, and ready to recommend process changes that ensure we’re harnessing our technology to the best of our ability while broadening our ability to set up and maintain our service, we want to hear from you!

As an OSP Project Engineer, you’ll plan & prepare drawings for construction of new, overhead, or underground links, cables, & conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities. The OSP Project Engineer is responsible for selecting the most cost beneficial route for all lines and equipment for projects – making sure that our network expands throughout the regions we’re privileged to serve.

Company Summary

Lumos provides 100% Fiber-Optic Internet access to more than 375,000 homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and has recently announced expansion into Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Alabama.

We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That’s why we’re building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, businesses, and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things – the future. Because whatever the future holds, Lumos makes it faster.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

• Prepares detailed construction & installation drawings – designing fiber cable fields, splicing sequences in alignment with Network Planning.
• Provides estimates of labor and materials costs and design loss calculations.
• Maps and drafts utilizing CAD & manual processes - researches & updates International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) records, appropriate permits, and ISP designs.
• Manages & tracks OSP work schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines: develops cost studies, performs estimates, reports on project progress, as well budget forecasting, tracking, & reporting.
• Liaises with city officials to manage permitting processes and ensure compliance.
• Liaises with customers regarding land acquisitions for easements.
• Provides real-time direction to colleagues to meet project timelines & contractual obligations.
• Communicates & escalates contractual, technical, or scheduling requirements that are in jeopardy or that could affect customer or project progress.
• Reviews all permits, rights of way, easements, and negotiations needed for project completion.
• Tracks and follows up on all issues & actions encountered by colleagues and vendors.
• Integrates innovations into design & engineering practices.
• Collaborates with Sales as needed to develop tailored design solutions for potential customers.
• Oversees and guides design-permitting vendors, ensuring their work aligns with business objectives and project requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental & cross-functional projects.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office; able to create reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Able to respond promptly, manage multiple tasks & customer needs, and prioritize progress toward deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of company processes including but limited to:
  • OSP construction;
  • Site preparation and permitting;
  • OSP testing and acceptance standards;
  • Creating design for local L2 and Transport architecture;
  • Google Earth and various fiber mapping platforms.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative - takes initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
• Fiber and telecommunications industry experience is essential, with a strong understanding of industry standards, technologies, & processes critical for success in the role.

Pay Range

The annualized salary for this role ranges from: $74,000.00 - $90,000.00. Actual rate offered influenced by multiple factors including: education, training, relative skills & abilities, business needs, market factors, and work location. Pay Ranges are subject to modification.

Benefits & Perks

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life’s challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.