Traveling Outside-Plant Field Engineering Intern

We are seeking Interns to assist the Outside Plant (OSP) Department during the Summer of 2025. The intern will work closely with both the engineering staff and inspection field crews. The intern will benefit from hands-on experience, technical training, mentoring from professional staff, and working within a positive team environment.

Location: NM, AZ, TX, WV, VA, WY, MT

Anticipated Functions of the Position:
(OSP) Inspectors provide expert supervision of construction crews to ensure construction contractors are placing fiber optic cable according to the customer’s requests (buried, underground, aerial) and engineering work prints (staking sheets).

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Participation in team meetings.
• Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions).
• Collect field construction measurements and update construction drawings with field changes known as ‘redlines’ that will be converted to as-builts.
• CAD updates of As-builts depending on the experience of the candidate.
• Assist with quality control inspections and tests.
• Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, and some CAD, GIS, design, and cross-training exposure.
• Support engineering staff in conducting technical analysis.
• Creation of technical documentation.

Education:

• Third- or fourth-year students are preferred.
• Students must be enrolled in an engineering class to obtain a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must hold a 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 in degree program classes.

Experience:

• Experience with MS Office products with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD.

Skills:

• Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands.
• Ability to interpret various written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to solve problems independently with some direction.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:

JSI offers a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• This is a paid internship.

At JSI, we are committed to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Travel:

• You must have your own vehicle and be willing to travel (Mileage will be paid).

About JSI

JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

With relationships spanning over 750 communications entities nationwide, including several U.S. territories, JSI is deeply embedded in the communications landscape. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, we also have a strong presence in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
 

To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.