OSP Lead Designer

Fiber/OSP Lead Designer

Location: Charlotte, N.C.

Job Type: Full Time, Salary

Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 (based on experience)

Travel: 25%

TEP is seeking a full-time Lead Designer in our Charlotte, N.C. office. As a Lead Designer, you will serve as an integral member of our fiber engineering team, working on projects such as: dark fiber, enterprise, E-Rate, and fiber to the home (FTTH). TEP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

Lead Designer Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop detailed construction and permitting drawing packages, using AutoCAD
• Coordinate preparation of design, details, plans and drawings within assigned task areas
• Devise new approaches to problems and prepare or modify drawings, monitor work compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and TEP standards
• Communicate with fellow employees and managers to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects and proper communication of any issues
• Recognize areas of concern or question, and clearly communicate those concerns to your manager, providing possible solution(s) to the issue
• Provide support to all team members by assisting in prioritizing and managing workloads
• May assist with client interaction to include correspondence to clients, problem resolution, and final reports to meet required deadlines
• May assist with the training of new entry-level designers/drafters
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience with fiber network designs, must have a basic understanding of industry engineering and permitting standards
• 4+ years of direct AutoCAD experience (preferably using AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Ability to multi-task and work on different projects simultaneously
• Ability to receive direction and work independently or with a team depending on the assignment
• Strong technical, written, and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage project completion deadlines
• Time management skills
• Understanding of proprietary information
• Ability to problem solve
  
  
  

TEP is an equal opportunity employer.