OSP Engineer I

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.Job Summary:The OSP Engineer is responsible for performing general outside plant engineering for Shentel OSP cables to include copper, coax, and fiber optic network projects utilizing Shentel's design and drafting software. The OSP Engineer determines cable routes, obtains easements, processes permits, designs network plant extensions, system re-routes and capacity upgrades. Additionally, the OSP Engineer coordinates contractors and provides engineering support to construction and operations teams.Qualification Requirements: * Education:AS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is desired. Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered. * Hold a valid government issued driver's license. * Experience Level:* 3 or more years of experience in outside plant engineering disciplines to include copper, coax, or fiber optic design * Special Requirements:*

Project management experience * Able to interpret technical material and blue prints with knowledge of fiber optic technology * Skill Requirements: * Detail oriented and strong organizational skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyKnowledge of:*

Outside plant networks (copper, coax, fiber, ancillary optics)* Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, Mapcom, LodeData or other network mapping and design tools.Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, due to a medical condition or impairment, please contact a HR Representative at 540-984-5241 or employment@emp.shentel.com. When you contact a HR Representative please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.For technical issues with the website, please contact employment@emp.shentel.com.EEO is the Law and Pay TransparencyOther details * Job Family Engineering & Operations * Job Function Glo Fiber * Pay Type Salary * Required Education High SchoolApply Now * Carlisle, PA 17013, USA* Covington, VA 24426, USA* Edinburg, VA 22824, USA* Frederick, MD, USA* Hanover, PA 17331, USA* Inwood, WV, USA* Lancaster, PA, USA* Lebanon, VA 24266, USA* Oakland, MD 21550, USA* Omar, WV 25638, USA* Pineville, WV 24874, USA* Radford, VA, USA* Shippensburg, PA 17257, USA* Summersville, WV 26651, USA* Waynesboro, PA 17268, USA* Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA* Weston, WV 26452, USA* Williamsburg, VA, USA* Winchester, VA 22601, USA* York, PA, USA