Outside Plant Engineer-OSP

CTC Technology & Energy (CTC) is an established, 30-year old, growing independent communications and IT engineering consulting firm. We work at the highest levels on cutting-edge communications networking projects for public sector and non-profit clients throughout the U.S. Current projects include long-term fiber optic and wireless regional communications interoperability initiatives in the Washington, DC area, funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, design and implementation of wireless networks, engineering design and business modeling and project oversight for broadband networks, and advising the federal government. 

CTC is a vibrant, fun, exciting workplace with some of the most complex networking projects in the country. These include metropolitan area fiber networks, nationwide fiber access architectures, developing national broadband policies, planning the implementation of the FirstNet public safety wireless broadband network, and deploying new generations of wireless technologies.

CTC Technology & Energy (CTC) offers a challenging work environment combined with reasonable hour expectations and emphasis on lifestyle. To build our growing team, we seek highly motivated and self-reliant Outside Plant Engineers.

The following factors matter to us:

1) You are self-directed, highly motivated, and love your work;

2) You value independence and quality of life, and being treated with respect by your employer and colleagues;

3) You seek a challenging, exciting job and co-employees (and customers) with the same vision; 

4) You look for better, more efficient ways to get work done and come to the table with creative and cost efficient solutions;

5) You want to work hard while at work and then go home without feeling your employer is expecting more than your best or more than 40 hours per week. 

 Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

This position requires a little more than a desk and a computer. You will be outside, in the elements fairly often at construction sites to review work. As such you must be able to drive personal vehicle to job sites as needed (you will be reimbursed for mileage). You should be able to utilize hand tools, a cellular telephone and a significant amount of test equipment. Additionally, you must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop and reach.  

Desired Skills & Expertise:

1) You have at least five or more years of experience designing fiber optic, coaxial or telephone outside plant;

2) You have a general expertise with AutoCAD or comparable design programs;

3) You have experience overseeing and training junior team members;

4) You have the ability to estimate costs and construction timelines;

5) You have the ability to write brief memos and notes for reporting and documentation;

6) You have the ability to review design drawings;

7) You have experience with state and local permitting processes;

8) You have experience with pole attachment and make ready.

This position will include the following tasks:

1) Aid in creating project budgets for Outside Plant Design and Construction;

2) Maintaining and updating records in OSP Insight and Viso Ring diagrams;

3) Aid in coordination of Outside and Inside Plant design and construction activities;

4) Become familiar with the different systems needed to fulfill the job requirements within your first month;

5) Deliver jobs on-time and within budget;

6) Maintain accurate records;

7) Have an extremely strong attention to detail.

Competitive salary and benefit package/Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer comprehensive expertise in the following broad, evolving areas:
-Designing and implementing metropolitan area fiber optic and wireless networks
-Designing and optimizing network architecture
-Coordinating the planning and design process with policymakers and first-response professionals
-Developing public/private partnerships in broadband communications
-Public Safety Wireless Communications
-Homeland Security Planning and Networking
-Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Communications
-Broadband Communications Networking
-Engineering Analysis for Siting of Wireless Communications Facilities
-Communications Network Performance Evaluation
Location: Kensington, MD with clients nationwide
• Compensation: Salary based on experience and education
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