Engineering Field Technician (OSP)

Dycom Industries, Inc.
Winchester
2 weeks ago
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Discover a more connected OSP Engineering Technician (Field) position

At RJE Telecom, as an OSP Engineering Field Technician, you’ll support the design and implementation of outside plant (OSP) facilities by collecting and documenting critical site information, including measurements and sketches. You will collaborate with design engineers to ensure project specifications are met while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Candidate must live in the Virginia Norva/Piedmont, VA area and must have Verizon fiber design experience and be able to draw jobs in a CAD program.


Connecting you to great benefits

  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Legal Insurance
  • Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more through Perk Spot!


What you’ll do as a Engineering Field Technician

  • Design outside plant work orders
  • Provide administrative and field support to the outside plant provisioning process
  • Be familiar with the various communications outside plant engineering concepts (copper cable, fiber optic cable, coax cable)
  • Be responsible for coordinating fieldwork
  • Prepare work order drawings and documentation, updating work order records in an accurate and timely manner
  • Provide work order estimated expenditures and/or placement and joining use memos
  • Locate, sketch and document detailed information of OSP facilities including cables, poles, ground structures, terminals, manholes and equipment
  • Measure attachment heights, span distances and structure dimensions
  • Measure distances from existing/proposed OSP construction facilities
  • Take measurements, field notes, and produce sketches for work orders & required permitting
  • Identify bonding and ground requirements
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure project efficiency
  • Drive safely, follow company safe driving policies, and ensure all company vehicles and equipment are clean and well-maintained
  • Perform work in all weather conditions
  • Other duties as assigned


What you’ll need

  • To be 18 years of age or older
  • Authorization to work in the United States for this company
  • Verizon design experience with fiberrequired
  • Knowledge of drawing jobs in aCADprogramrequired
  • Advanced knowledge of outside plant design
  • Knowledge oftelephone industry standards, accessing, reading, interpreting mechanized assignment records
  • Knowledge and understanding of infrastructure plans and survey information for elimination and prevention of conflicts with existing or proposed underground site obstacles, and for proper installation location within easements and public right of way
  • Knowledge of PC software package tools, including word processing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and OSP record and/or computer drafting systems
  • Be able to interact with all online computer systems that are required by Verizon
  • Knowledge of all municipal and governmental requirements for all work performed
  • High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
  • Valid state driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

Knowledge of

  • Aerial or underground utilities
  • OSP facilities, construction techniques and conduit records
  • Easement, right of way and permit documents

Physical abilities & exposures

  • Routinely:Work alone in remote locations, operate vehicle, walk, use keyboard and mouse
  • Occasionally:climb stairs and stand


Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.


Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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