What are the responsibilities and job description for the OSP Engineer III position at JSI?
Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services
Location: Multiple Locations (Listed within Job Description)
JSI invites you to join our team as an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer III on our Engineering and Design Team in our Charlotte, NC, Kansas City, MO, or Dallas, TX office, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion — while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
About the Company:
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1,000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets such as Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
As an OSP Engineer III, you will be responsible for planning, designing, documenting, and permitting proposed new outside plant FTTx build-outs. This role will work as a member of our Fiber Design & Implementation team to produce high-quality deliverables for buried, underground, and aerial fiber applications.
Responsibilities
- Reads and understands maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
- Creates and reviews fiber assignments (schematics), high-level designs, and low-level designs.
- Communicate with project managers, permitting team, and field personnel to produce accurate deliverables in accordance with deadlines, client expectations, and JSI standards.
- Continuously improves job-related tasks and processes, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Completes other tasks assigned by manager/supervisor.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required. (The degree must meet educational requirements for EIT and/or PE certification according to the licensing board for the state of employment.)
- 6 years of experience with OSP design, engineering, and deliverable production is required.
- Working knowledge of GIS, including ArcGIS/QGIS/Google Earth, etc.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD-based software.
- Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
- Must possess intermediate skills in basic programs like Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Highly organized, self-starter, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
- Superior time management and strong attention to detail.
- Overtime is often required.
- This position requires U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
- Competitive salary performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.