OSP Project Engineer ( Charlotte County - Port Charlotte, FL )

Lumos is looking for a full-time OSP Project Engineer! As an OSP Project Engineer at Lumos, you will be at the forefront of designing and planning the construction of vital communication infrastructure, including overhead and underground links, cables, and conduits. In this role, you will be responsible for selecting the most efficient and cost-effective routes for all lines and equipment, ensuring that our network seamlessly expands across the regions we proudly serve. Your work will be integral in optimizing the utilization of our communication facilities, directly impacting on our ability to deliver reliable and high-quality services to our customers.

Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings, assess project scope, and provide accurate estimates of labor and material costs. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure that each project meets technical specifications, timelines, and budgetary constraints. This is a dynamic and impactful role where you’ll combine technical expertise with strategic planning to drive the expansion of our network and contribute to the continued success of Lumos.

*** Remote Position with a preference for the East Coast time zone***

Company Summary

Lumos provides 100% Fiber-Optic Internet access to more than 375,000 homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and has recently announced expansion into Ohio and Kentucky.

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, 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, Lumos makes it faster.

Our Mission and Values

At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast. That’s why we are who we are: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset, we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders, confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team.

We’re passionate about our customers’ experience. Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives.

Essential Functions

• Design fiber cable fields, splicing sequences, planning and prepares cost estimates and design loss calculations to accomplish OSP construction projects; delivering FTTH network from source to the point at which Service Operations Technicians can connect it to customers’ homes.
• Map and draft utilizing CAD and manual processes, research and update International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) records, appropriate permits, and ISP designs.
• Manage and track OSP work schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines: develop cost studies, perform estimates, report on project progress, as well budget forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
• Liaise with city officials to manage permitting processes and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with customers regarding land acquisitions for easements.
• Provide real-time direction to internal and external colleagues to ensure project timelines and contractual commitments are met.
• Communicate and appropriately escalate any contractual, technical, or scheduling requirements that are in jeopardy.
• Notify leadership of any sensitive issues that could impact customer or project progress.
• Reviews all permits, rights of way, easements, and negotiations needed for project completion.
• Tracks and follows up on all issues and actions encountered by colleagues and vendors.
• Integrate innovations into the design and engineering practices and work.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team on an as-needed basis to develop tailored design solutions for potential customers.
• Oversee and guide design permitting vendors, ensuring their work aligns with business objectives and project requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to efficiently oversee multiple projects across a wide geographic area.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA rules, site safety, National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and associated construction and telecommunications federal and local regulations.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on meeting customer needs, responding promptly, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to create reports, presentations, and manage project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and progress toward deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of company processes including but limited to:
• OSP construction;
• Site preparation and permitting;
• OSP testing and acceptance standards;
• Creating design for local L2 and Transport architecture;
• Google Earth and various fiber mapping platforms.

Other Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years’ technical experience working in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proactive, independent, and ability to take initiative to keep on-task and on-target.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with team members.
• Fiber and telecommunications industry experience is essential, with a strong understanding of industry standards, technologies, and processes critical for success in this role.

Benefits & Perks

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.

At Lumos we recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We have a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.