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To thrive in Telecom Drafting, you need strong technical drawing abilities, knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, and experience with industry standards, often supported by an associate degree or technical certification. Familiarity with CAD software (such as AutoCAD or MicroStation), GIS systems, and telecom-specific drafting tools is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities are critical to ensure accurate project documentation, compliance with industry requirements, and collaboration with engineers and project teams.

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As a Telecom Drafter, your main responsibilities involve creating and modifying detailed drawings and schematics for telecom networks, such as fiber optic layouts, wiring diagrams, and site plans. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to ensure that designs are accurate and meet technical standards. This role often includes reviewing project specifications, updating documentation as changes occur, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective communication and a focus on precision are important for delivering quality work in a timely manner.

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A Telecom Drafting job involves creating technical drawings and plans for telecommunication infrastructure, such as cell towers, fiber optic networks, and communication systems. Drafters use CAD software to produce detailed layouts based on engineering specifications and industry standards. They collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet regulatory requirements and project needs. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of telecom technology, and proficiency in drafting tools.

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OSP Design Engineer/MDU Surveyor

OSP Design Engineer/MDU Surveyor

MasTec Communications Group

Washington, DC • On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.
At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.


Responsibilities

Byers Engineering, a MasTec company, is seeking a full-time OSP Designer in support of a large-scale telecommunications project for both OSP Fiber and Copper Networks.

The position requires experience with outside plant in aerial, buried, and/or underground facilities, as well as a thorough knowledge of all issues related to federal, state, or local government permitting. Additionally, it requires familiarity with pole and conduit licensing procedures and utility permitting agencies. The OSP Engineer must work cohesively with the Engineering PM.  

In addition, you will:

  • Perform on-site engineering of any proposed work
  • Analyze local and wide area network systems, and develop the most cost-efficient fiber/copper network route design in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines
  • Produce high-quality, constructible Engineering Work Order (“EWO”) packages for the Verizon networks
  • Read and understand road prints, utility maps, and as-builts to identify conflicts with existing facilities
  • Collaborate with any necessary vendor, as well as internal GIS and CAD teams, to produce all required documentation for application packages
  • Follow very specific and detailed procedures already implemented, while remaining flexible enough to readily adapt to changing standards and procedures without notice
  • Coordinate with the project team for forecasting, scheduling, resource management, and quality assurance
  • Review project deliverables for accuracy and apprise the project management team of risks, issues, and recommended mitigations
  • Work in tandem with various managers across the project to identify scope creep, manage to change orders, and complete routine billing
  • Ensures the integrity of the customer access network is maintained and provides support for the deployment of access technologies
  • Assist with as-built package completion and delivery, as well as billing closeout

Qualifications

About You:

  • Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and copper networks
  • Knowledge of engineering principles within the OSP job-related functional area, including general practices, procedures, and industry standards
  • Familiar with legal requirements as defined by the municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of Verizon’s CoFEE (Change of Facility, Engineering, and Enhancement) EWO database
  • Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments, specifically in the MDU environment
  • Knowledge of engineering tools, including Verizon's 3-GIS system, Microstation, AutoCAD, OCalc, 3-GIS, or any similar GIS/KMZ platforms
  • Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
  • Possess strong communication and people skills
  • Strong language skills are required, both oral and written
  • Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates
  • Follow up with our customer and provide a status of all assigned work
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, or Telecom, Engineering, or Drafting completed courses, and a diploma from a technical school or community college
  • Local candidates to the Washington, DC area only, for a hybrid work schedule requiring outdoor site visits in various weather conditions, and remote work when not in the field

Compensation of $35-$40 per hour, depending on the experience.

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid sick time 

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

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Qualifications:

About You:

  • Sound OSP engineering experience deploying fiber optic and copper networks
  • Knowledge of engineering principles within the OSP job-related functional area, including general practices, procedures, and industry standards
  • Familiar with legal requirements as defined by the municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of Verizon’s CoFEE (Change of Facility, Engineering, and Enhancement) EWO database
  • Knowledge of fiber optic and copper counts, fiber assignments, and splicing schematics in all OSP environments, specifically in the MDU environment
  • Knowledge of engineering tools, including Verizon's 3-GIS system, Microstation, AutoCAD, OCalc, 3-GIS, or any similar GIS/KMZ platforms
  • Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
  • Possess strong communication and people skills
  • Strong language skills are required, both oral and written
  • Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates
  • Follow up with our customer and provide a status of all assigned work
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred, or Telecom, Engineering, or Drafting completed courses, and a diploma from a technical school or community college
  • Local candidates to the Washington, DC area only, for a hybrid work schedule requiring outdoor site visits in various weather conditions, and remote work when not in the field

Compensation of $35-$40 per hour, depending on the experience.

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid sick time 

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

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