What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer (OSP) position at Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit?
WHO WE ARE
EPC was conceived and operates to provide anyone who desires to provide for their families through the work they do, an opportunity to do so. Everything we do revolves around the vision of a company that provides safe, quality work, driving customer demand that ultimately results in the creation of new job opportunities in the markets we serve. We focus heavily on our Core Values and expect all our employees to operate with those Core Values in Mind. These Core Values are Live Safe, Customer First, Do the Right Thing, Be a Team Player, and Be Productive.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
OSP Designer I is an entry-level role for individuals developing foundational skills in Outside Plant design. This role supports more experienced designers by contributing to the early stages of design work and completing assigned tasks with guidance.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Assist with preliminary design tasks under supervision.
- Learn and apply basic OSP principles (Tap, MST, OTE, Splitters, etc.)
- Prepare accurate design documentation and update systems of record.
- Identify basic design obstacles and flag them for review.
- Participate in project meetings and absorb client requirements.
- Receive and respond to feedback from senior designers and QC teams.
- Maintain QC score of 80% on received work.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Strong attention to detail
- 0-2 years of OSP or telecom design experience
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS-based tools
- Ability to apply field notes precisely
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Receptive to feedback
- Consistently high-quality control scores
- Proficient in industry software
- Proactively involved in problem solving and suggesting improvements
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
- Full-time opportunity in a fast-growth company!
- Opportunity to work autonomously. None of that micromanaging garbage. We hate that!
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan with company match
- Company paid time-off.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- May be required to stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach as part of the job.
- Extended periods of standing on your feet may be required.
- Must be able to travel to and from job locations, which may vary depending on customer and contract.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, or other job-related pre-hire screenings related to the job.
- This job may require up to 25% overnight travel via airplane, bus, company vehicle, or personal vehicle.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to include the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We retain our right to at-will employment at all times and this job description is not meant to be intended as a contract or guarantee of employment at any time.