Job#: 2068918
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring for an OSP Engineer in Menands, NY! To apply, send your resume to [email protected]
2X a week onsite
30+ month contract
Pay Range: 48-57$/hourly based off experience and background
The Outside Plant Engineer position is responsible for designing additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant telephony network which includes all structures (such as poles and conduit systems), cable (copper & fiber) and associated equipment for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premise equipment.
The Engineer will coordinate with a variety of Verizon departments and also have direct customer contact with builders, building managers, property owners, and residential and business end users. The Engineer needs the ability to work in a diverse environment both indoors and outdoors, business and residential, and must be able to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. The Engineer must be able to price out solutions and select the most effective, efficient, and timely design. The Engineer must have the ability to proficiently manage their individual work as well as project manage work assigned to others. The Engineer has the
authority, up to a set dollar limit, to choose and implement solutions independently. The ability to work in a team is critical.
Required Skills/Experience:
1. Existing knowledge of Verizon Canvas, vBuild, CCP, ICGS/IDDS, NTAS, CLLinet, and other key systems.
2. Understanding of the Verizon OSP HiCap Engineering and Fiber to the Cell Site Engineering processes
including cabling and equipment necessary to provide ASR/CNE Case work load designs including but not
limited to providing facilities for service driven orders and FTTCS.
3. Ability to be available for field visits within the Capital Region of Upstate NY and surrounding areas
pushing South to Columbia & Greene Counties, North to the Canadian border, and West to the Utica &
Rome / Oneonta areas.
4. Ability to conduct field surveys, identifying VZ equipment, cable paths, power types, and space
requirements. This includes the ability to interface with customers and property managers to negotiate
necessary requirements to fulfill orders.
5. Must possess a “can do” attitude and ability to self-manage the engineering tasks associated with the
jobs assigned to you and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
6. Must possess familiarity with local and NYS DOT permitting standards and lead times required to
build facilities and provide service on or before customer due dates; this includes setting correct
customer expectations based on longer permitting lead times.
7. Must possess proficient computer skills (windows-based programs and corporate database systems).
8. Must possess solid analytical, communication, and leadership skills- demonstrated written and orally
as necessary.
Desired Skills/Experience: (valuable, but not required to obtain the position)
1. Prior knowledge of IEN tasking
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
