Outside Plant Engineer

Job Purpose:

The OSP Engineer I manages the planning, design, and construction of the access network of Hawaiian Telcom. The Network Engineering -- Outside Plant (OSP) group designs and details the integration of wireline, copper cable, fiber optics, high-speed internet, video, etc. into the network to provide voice, data, and video service.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, field, design and issue OSP work orders on a timely basis to meet customer, service or required objectives
• Support the field with respect to questions on issued work orders and in support of trouble
• Meet with customers and prepare customer initiated quotes
• Meet with and provide OSP design feedback to developers and electrical consultants
• Process and respond to Joint Pole applications
• Other tasks as related to providing service to customers, resolving trouble or supporting network requirements

Education:

Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Able to meet medical and driver certification requirements as established by the DOT Federal Highway Safety Act

Relevant Work Experience:

3 to 5 years in related field

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience using FCC / PUC Tariffs; NEC/NESC Codes; OSP products and their applications
• OSP design practices and construction techniques
• Familiar with conduit systems, duct systems, road improvements, and environmental issues
• Plan and budget allocation processes
• Standard accounting practices
• Appropriate applications for various transmission media i.e. copper - fiber cable
• Manage multiple priorities, functions and tasks
• Leverage leadership and a variety of technical skills to work across internal groups as well as with vendors and industry partners to support service offerings and infrastructure capabilities
• Operate analytical test equipment such as data analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

• Available 24/7 for call outs, emergencies, special situations, etc.
• Travel required as needed
• Work may be performed at various locations under varying conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, set-up, climb and take down ladders
• May require lifting and carrying standard extension ladders, tools, and manhole and pull box covers
• May require identifying and distinguish audible tones/levels and colors
• May require push/pull heavy objects

Salary Range: $70,000 - $98,000

We were made aware of an employment scam in which a third-party is creating false communications under the Hawaiian Telcom name. We want to reiterate that Hawaiian Telcom never seeks payment from job applicants and only reaches out from @hawaiiantel.com/@altafiber.com email addresses. We are encouraging applicants to apply through our website at Hawaiian Telcom Careers for added security.