OSP Inspector

*Please note:  Our positions are posted in multiple areas of the U.S. to attract the best talent to fill our roles.  Our Corporate Office location is in Iron Mountain, MI.  Unless you are within a commutable distance to, and would like the option to work from this office, this position will be 100% remote/work-from-home. 

Why CCI?  CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60 years of industry knowledge and experience.  Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on-the-job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable.  We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!  

Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems. 

CCI is seeking a OSP Inspector for Technical Engineering Services who will be responsible for the Interpret customer-provided route proposals and incorporate them into OSP design. The right candidate will have outstanding communication skills, proficient in organization, and be team- oriented. We offer a collaborative environment with a great work culture that encourages learning and pushes you to rise to the next level!   

Responsibilities 

• Work with construction contractors to determine route and fiber placement.
• Reviewing permits and ROW.
• Inspecting quality and recording field records.
• Ability to determine ROW locations.
• Determine the correct customer template to be used in the creation of construction and permitting drawings.
• Determine construction unit descriptions with minimal direction.
• Ability to complete the design of OSP projects, aerial, buried, and underground using AutoCAD, Adobe, GIS, and Excel with minimal direction.
• Complete construction unit and material summaries with minimal direction.
• Capable of completing ROW permitting and submittal as needed on behalf of the facility owner.
• Confirms all deliverable documents are complete at project handoff with minimal direction.
• Attend site walks, pre-con meetings, and follow up calls
• Basic understanding of Utility design and engineering concepts.
• Meeting with Project Designers to review project data and the ability to input that data into ESRI or similar software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well and efficiently with a wide variety of people. 
• Overnight travel, as needed, to complete job responsibilities is a requirement of this position.  
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Applicants must be detail-orientated and can multi-task. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software programs.
• The ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure confidentiality of company information.
• Creates and promotes the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to employees, the public and customers. This includes ensuring that service and quality provided to customers is satisfactory.

Qualifications we are looking for 

• High School or equivalent required. 
• Associated Degree in Construction preferred or equivalent experience. 
• Experience with utility engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas.
• Experience in the Utility industry, permit completion and coordination.
• Demonstrated track record of process improvements using new techniques, technology, or concepts. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other web-based applications with ability to learn new software programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Highly responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to embrace corporate values, understand the company vision, and exemplify CCI leadership behaviors.

Shift is full-time, 40 hours per week minimum, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. Must be flexible, and willing and able to work outside normal business hours, as necessary. 

Additional Information 

• Travel up to 75% for this position is required.  
• Valid driver’s license

CCI Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.