OSP Technical Lead

Title-OSP Technical Lead Engineer

Work setup-Remote

Employment-Full time role

Required- Recent experience with AT&T project mandatory.

Job Description-

The Technical Lead Engineer is responsible for leading OSP design, engineering, and fielding activities, ensuring quality and accuracy in fielding-related software such as IQGEO and Katapult worked on AT&T project This role guides engineers to deliver client-ready outputs and acts as the technical point of contact between fielding teams, backend engineers, project managers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate OSP designs, including poles, spans, anchors, attachments, and drops in fielding Software.
• Ensure all designs comply with client standards, utility requirements, and safety guidelines
• Perform regular QA/QC checks on both fielding and backend outputs
• Guide engineers on Katapult workflows, annotations, and modeling best practices
• Coordinate closely with fielding teams to clarify pole data, other utility data, photos, access issues, and required corrections.
• Share QC corrections with fielding teams to prevent repeat issues and maintain a correction log
• Ensure client changes and scope updates are documented and communicated clearly to the team
• Participate in client calls to provide technical clarification and resolve design-related issues
• Maintain QC checklists, change logs, and design documentation
• Track quality trends, recurring errors, and productivity improvements
• Escalate technical risks, blockers, and delivery delays to the Project Manager in a timely manner

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of OSP / FTTH / Aerial & Underground telecom networks
• Hands-on experience with Katapult Pro, IQGEO, and ARAMIS
• Knowledge of pole loading, clearances, make-ready, and attachment standards
• Ability to interpret field photos, pole data, and utility requirements
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Civil / Telecom / Electrical / IT Engineering or a related field

Experience

• 47 years of experience in OSP / Telecom design and with AT&T project.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior OSP engineers is preferred

Tools & Knowledge (Preferred)

• Katapult Pro / Katapult Field
• IQGEO
• Google Earth / GIS tools
• Utility standards (NESC and client-specific standards)
• QA/QC frameworks for OSP design

Performance Expectations

• High-quality, error-free Katapult deliverables
• Reduced rework and repeat QC issues
• Strong alignment between fielding and backend teams
• On-time delivery aligned with project timelines
• Positive client feedback and reduced escalations