Job Title: BIC Field engineer
Location: Wilmington, NC onsite
Job Type: Long term role
A BIC engineer is basically a field-driven OSP designer focused on private property—collecting accurate site data, coordinating with customers, and producing compliant entrance and routing designs.
Daily Tasks of a BIC Engineer:
Fielding & Site Surveys:
- Visit customer property (MDUs, businesses, campuses).
- Identify:
- Building entrance locations.
- Path from ROW to building.
- Obstacles (fences, concrete, utilities, easements)
- Take measurements, photos, and notes for design input.
Field Data Documentation :
- Capture field conditions using:
- Sketches / redlines.
- Digital tools or photos.
- Ensure data is accurate and matches client standards.
OSP Design Support (Private Property):
- Design or assist with:
- Fiber/copper routing (aerial, buried, underground).
- Conduit paths and entrance facilities.
- Validate that layouts are feasible based on field conditions.
Customer Coordination:
- Meet with property owners/managers.
- Confirm:
- Access points.
- Equipment placement.
- Preferred routing options.
- Communicate requirements clearly between customer and engineering team.
QA & Compliance Checks:
- Verify designs meet:
- Client standards (AT&T, etc.).
- Engineering guidelines.
- Perform self-QA to ensure accuracy before submission.
System Updates & Deliverables:
- Input data into client systems (e.g., Field Studio, WALDO).
- Submit:
- Field notes.
- Markups.
- Supporting documentation.
Team Coordination:
- Work with:
- Designers.
- PMs.
- Construction teams.
- Provide clarifications on field conditions and design intent.
Key Skills Required:
Technical / Engineering:
- OSP design knowledge (fiber + copper).
- Understanding of construction methods and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Fielding & Data Accuracy:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accurate measurement and documentation.
- Ability to translate real-world conditions into design input.
Tools & Systems:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Client systems (e.g., WALDO, ARAMIS, Field Studio).
- Basic CAD / drafting familiarity (commonly expected).
Communication & Coordination:
- Customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical constraints simply.
- Cross-team collaboration (engineering, PM, construction).
Work Style / Soft Skills:
- Self-motivated, able to work independently.
- Strong organization and task prioritization.
- Quality-focused (self-checking work for compliance).