Salary Range:
$55,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

OSP Design Engineer

Pavlov Media builds fiber optic telecommunications networks providing multi-Gigabit Internet speeds to homes and businesses through its subsidiary company CCG.
The OSP Design Engineer works with ArcGIS daily to design, edit, and update fiber network maps. This position collaborates closely with our field teams, fiber manager, and project managers to ensure network design meets required criteria. The role also involves preparing AutoCAD ROW (Right-of-Way) designs for permitting and coordinating with city officials and utility companies to ensure accurate submissions. A strong engineering interest in supporting fiber-to-the-home projects is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Engineer outside plant fiber-optic maps for underground construction
Utilize software to edit designs as projects progress
Review utility maps (gas, power, water, etc.) during the network design process to avoid conflicts when possible
Employ city parcel maps and online resources when designing residential areas
Work closely with stakeholders to confirm viable paths
Conform to budget guidelines while ensuring quality and project standards are met
Communicate with permitting team, city officials, and other utility companies
Conduct field surveys to collect data and engineer potential routes
Determine duct count, vaults, and splice can requirements for each project
Find creative solutions to the challenges of route selection, network design, and ROW issues
Build and maintain AutoCAD Right-of-Way (ROW) designs to support the permitting process
Deliver completed project designs in a timely manner
Provide technical guidance to colleagues and other teams
Understand and implement in-field designs that meet customer needs, long-term CCG Fiber strategic goals, and conform to all applicable governing regulatory bodies
Assist team throughout the permitting process as needed

Desired Skills

Possess advanced knowledge of underground construction practices
Understanding of 811 procedures
Knowledge of various fiberoptic materials
Highly proficient in using AutoCAD for engineering and permitting design tasks
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 3 years of telecommunications design in lieu of degree
Minimum of 2 years in OSP engineering
Proficient in AutoCAD and GIS software

The salary range for this position is: $55,000-72,000

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate’s primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. Pavlov Media is committed to complying with the Equal Pay Act and places a strong emphasis on internal equity when determining compensation. Final pay will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and alignment with our internal equity standards, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organization. The salary banding for this role also allows room for growth, with opportunities for pay increases within the band based on performance and contributions.

Compensation is one part of the total rewards package at Pavlov Media. We also offer the following benefits to support the well-being of our employees:

15 company paid holidays
3 weeks PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision starting day one
401K with company match
Health and Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational and professional reimbursement
Short- and long-term disability benefits

Pavlov Media is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodation.