Engineer - Outside Plant Technology

Position Summary The Outside Plant (OSP) Technology Engineer will have primary responsibility for evaluating, testing, documenting, and recommending new equipment and materials, which includes supporting new OSP technologies and related products. This position will interact with Construction, Operations, vendors, and the field offices with evaluations, trials, and deployments. A strong background in telecommunication networks along with their theory, design, and operation is essential for this role. What Is In It For you: Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and more, effective immediately upon hire. Free Company services such as Internet, video, and telephone. What’s even better is you can enjoy discounted services from our affiliate companies! Paid time off & holidays What You’ll Be Doing Research and evaluate new materials and equipment for deployment in the field. Test and evaluate new products and vendors for their performance and applications in telecommunications networks. Investigate and recommend new products, materials, and technologies to enhance telecommunications networks and the operations of the networks. Work with operations to perform trials and evaluate new products and their performance in the field. Develop documentation to be used by Construction and Field Operations, as it relates to deployment procedures, and design standards for meeting Armstrong criteria. Interact with the training department in developing materials for training for new products and standards. Develop and review SCTE, NEC, and NESC standards as they apply to the telecommunications infrastructure. Develop and document company procedures for OSP infrastructure. What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred in the field of Engineering. 5 years of related experience required. Must be a self-learner with the ability to process and retain information without direction or a fixed curriculum. Must be organized and able to meet deadlines that often change unpredictably. Must have excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate and present complex issues to a variety of audiences. Must have good people skills and be able to work as part of a close-knit local team while having the maturity to keep more remote managerial relationships current. Must be willing to travel as needed to local Armstrong operations offices and vendor locations as needed. Must have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) Who We Are The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Armstrong Group, a family owned and operated business, now employs over 2,000 people across the nation. The company continues to value strong relationships with its employees and close ties to the communities it serves.