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Senior Osp Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Cable One

OR · On-site

$55.25 - $71.25/hr

The Senior Solutions Engineer partners with the sales team in the development and closing of sales ... Maintain deep knowledge of OSP/ISP standards, long-haul infrastructure engineering, and emergent ...

W3Global Inc.

Director of Engineering

Salem, OR

$140K - $150K/yr

The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This ... Define, track, and ensure accountability to key production and quality metrics for OSP engineers ...

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How much do senior osp engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior osp engineer in Oregon is $133,807.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $151,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior OSP engineer?

A Senior OSP (Outside Plant) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber optic and copper cable networks. They oversee field surveys, prepare engineering plans, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with project managers, contractors, and utility companies to optimize network performance and expansion. Their role often includes managing budgets, supervising junior engineers, and troubleshooting complex network issues.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a senior OSP engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Osp Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of outside plant (OSP) engineering principles, fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure, and relevant industry standards, typically supported by a degree in engineering or related field. Experience with CAD/GIS software, permitting systems, and certifications like BICSI or PMP are highly valued. Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with field crews and stakeholders are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective deployment of telecom infrastructure in complex environments.

What challenges might a senior OSP engineer face in their day-to-day work?

A Senior Osp Engineer often encounters challenges such as navigating complex permitting processes, coordinating with multiple utility and municipal stakeholders, and adapting designs to varied field conditions. You may need to resolve unexpected obstacles, such as underground utility conflicts or weather-related delays, while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Additionally, balancing project demands with compliance to safety and regulatory requirements is a daily focus. These challenges make adaptability, proactive communication, and strong organizational skills especially important for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Senior Osp Engineer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 88% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,807 per year, or $64.3 per hour.

Senior OSP Engineer (Fiber, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Ziply Fiber
Media and Telecom • 1 - 5K employees

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Base Salary: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/a>88,000 to $115,000 annually DOE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Job Summary<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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          The Senior OSP Engineer is responsible for the execution of projects created by the Planning department. This includes the oversight, extended planning analysis, budgeting and project timing network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          The Senior OSP Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) of Engineering for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records and permitting for ROW's and easements. They ensure projects are progressing through the required programs in a timely manner and within the required budget for implementing the best network solution.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          This role works as a special point of contact (SPOC) with various Ziply Fiber departments, internal, external team members and vendor resources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Project Planning & Design<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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                   Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Prepare cost estimates based on project type and needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Engineering Quality and Records<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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                   Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As\-Builts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Permitting, ROW, and External Coordination<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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                   Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Maintain and investigate ROW's and easements for releases.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Leadership, Support, and Cross\-Functional Partnership<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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                   Support leadership in reporting and escalations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE's and external vendors, including mentorship and quality enforcement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Must also be available to work on\-call, evenings and weekends as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   High school diploma or GED.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of seven years' experience in an outside plant engineering position required.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum of five to seven (5\-7) years telecommunication outside plant fiber design including and inventory management experience required.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum of three (3) years' experience in ROW, private easement and permitting with local, state, and federal entities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of outside plant design, cable count layout and capacities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Knowledge of outside plant activity and engineering tools to include Microsoft Office, CAD\/GIS based drafting, job management programs, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and customer relations will be utilized in achieving desired results.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of activity and meet critical deadlines.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   Ability to drive on behalf of the company in a safe and responsible manner.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i>
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          Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, including walking up to 2 miles when in the field performing duties. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently use hands and repetitive motions to drive stakes into ground using a hammer. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This role requires driving and requires the ability to perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle regularly and safely.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi\-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self\-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self\-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non\-job\-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>
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          Ziply Fiber requires a pre\-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre\-employment drug screening.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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