Osp Project Manager Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview:

• The organization is seeking a Project Manager I for a 12-month contract position.
• The role involves managing telecommunications outside plant (OSP) design and deployment projects.

Requirement/Must Have:

• 1+ years of fiber outside design and build experience.
• Experience with Cisco, Nokia, and Scinea.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in telecommunications engineering, with a strong focus on outside plant fiber optic network design and/or microwave system engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and engineer outside plant fiber optic networks to connect substations, generation facilities, control centers, and other utility sites.
• Design both aerial fiber and underground fiber routes.
• Develop route maps, specify fiber optic cables and hardware, create splicing and termination plans, and ensure network redundancy and resiliency.
• Oversee permitting and rights-of-way for fiber installations and ensure designs meet National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) clearances.
• Design and optimize point-to-point microwave radio links to connect remote sites and reinforce the fiber network.
• Perform path surveys and line-of-sight analyses, determine appropriate tower locations and heights, and develop link budgets.
• Plan the placement and design of telecommunications facilities at electric utility locations.
• Incorporate reliable power solutions into telecom designs to guarantee continuous operation of critical communications during power outages.
• Contribute to project lifecycle activities from initial scoping through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes and cost estimates for new telecom infrastructure projects.
• Create and deliver detailed engineering design packages for use by field construction crews and contractors.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of fiber optic communication systems.
• Proficiency in microwave radio system design and RF engineering principles.
• Familiarity with packet-based transport networks and traditional time-division multiplexing systems.
• Proficient in using engineering and mapping tools common to telecom and utility design.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes for telecom and utility installations.

Qualification And Education:

• Ability to design solutions that comply with safety regulations, utility policies, and any applicable regulatory standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.