OSP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER (Alamance/Durham NC)

Company Overview:

We're Lumos, a provider of 100% Fiber Optic Internet, Total-Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That's why we're building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, small businesses and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things - the future. Because whatever the future holds, we make it faster.

Learn more at Lumos | High-Speed Fiber Internet Provider in NC, VA and SC (lumosfiber.com).

The Position:

This position directly manages the construction and installation of an Outside Plant (OSP) network (poles, aerial, buried, and underground fiber facilities) within a specified market area. The OSP Construction Project Engineer has direct accountability for overseeing line-crews, splicers, and contract crews all simultaneously while ensuring all OSP construction projects get completed in a safe and timely fashion within CAPEX budget parameters across multiple projects.

• Virtual Position: This position is minimal 90% in the field, and candidate must reside within a maximum of four (4) hour commutable distance from Raleigh-Durham, NC, near Alamance County or Johnston County.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage OSP crews' activity to ensure dates and objectives are met.
• Ensure OSP crews follow proper safety guidelines.
• Ensure OSP crews are meeting NESC code for aerial construction.
• Partner with procurement on material forecast and scheduling.
• Coordinate with contractors on all permit needs.
• Create relationships with local partners.

Qualifications:

• Education:




• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience:




• 5+ years' technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations

• Key Competencies:




• Strong understanding of OSHA rules
• National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements
• Federal, and local (municipality) regulations
• Must have the ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven project management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various geographical areas
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Must exhibit honesty, integrity and courtesy in all interactions
• Must possess strong work ethic in supporting customer needs, responding promptly and consistently

Lumos Extras:

Our commitment to communities includes recruiting and rewarding the Lumos team members who are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.

We have:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive compensation packages, including bonus options for eligible positions.
• Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays / Personal Days.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to professional support for life's challenges.
• 401K plan w/ up to 5% employer contribution and a self-directed brokerage option.
• Wellness program offering education and cash incentives for gym attendance and nutrition programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounts on Lumos Fiber Internet for employees who live in our service areas.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Alamance County, NC, USA
• Durham, NC, USA
• Johnston County, NC, USA
• Raleigh, NC, USA
• Virtual