What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSP Field Engineer position at Avcend?
The OSP Field Engineer performs field surveys and collects data to support fiber optic and telecommunications engineering projects. This role documents existing aerial and underground utility conditions, validates routes, captures measurements, and ensures all information required for accurate design and permitting is collected.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field walks to document poles, underground (UG) paths, utilities, right-of-way (ROW) boundaries, and site conditions.
- Capture required photos, including pole tags, pole heights, cable labels, MPOE, handholes, anchors, clearances, and obstructions.
- Measure spans, attachment heights, mid-span clearances, and accurately record GPS coordinates.
- Take detailed field notes following OSP Design Principles and maintain accurate route documentation.
- Convert field notes into Google Earth/KMZ format (preferred).
- Identify constructability issues, easements, utility conflicts, and permitting requirements.
- Upload and manage field data using platforms such as Katapult Pro or IQGEO.
- Communicate field findings with Project Managers, Engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Google Earth with the ability to create or edit KMZ/KML files is a plus.
- Understanding of FTTx and AT&T GPON design is an advantage.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding field tasks.
- Field surveying and measurement accuracy.
- Photo documentation.
- Map and GIS reading.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure (preferred).
Additional Requirements
- Flexible to travel for short business trips and occasional weekend work (rare).
- Ability to manage timelines efficiently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Highly organized with the ability to track deadlines, deliverables, and project expectations.