Full-Time
OSP Telecommunications Field Engineer
Michigan Broadband Services
11-50 employees
Rural fiber internet and telecom services
No salary listed
Marquette, MI, USA
In Person
Frequent travel throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula is required.
Bachelor's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications is preferred, although 3–5 years of relevant telecommunications engineering experience will be considered.
- Experience designing fiber optic networks, outside plant (OSP), or telecommunications infrastructure is required.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design software and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction prints, and technical documentation are required.
- Working knowledge of fiber optic construction practices, utility coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure is required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners are required.
- The ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines is required.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- Frequent travel throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula is required.
- Perform detailed engineering site surveys to assess structural, electrical, environmental, and facility readiness for telecommunications equipment installation.
- Design fiber optic routes and outside plant cable projects using computer-aided design software and engineering standards.
- Develop construction prints and engineering documentation for fiber network expansions and upgrades.
- Coordinate the relocation of fiber and copper facilities to support roadway improvement projects and other utility relocations.
- Evaluate existing telecommunications infrastructure and recommend improvements to optimize network performance and reliability.
- Work with utility companies, contractors, municipalities, and permitting agencies to coordinate pole transfers, make-ready work, and project timelines.
- Configure, install, test, and troubleshoot active network equipment and optical transport systems.
- Perform field inspections to verify construction quality and ensure projects meet engineering specifications and industry standards.
- Assist with network planning, capacity upgrades, and infrastructure expansion projects.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, as-built drawings, and engineering records.
- Familiarity with routing, switching, optical transport equipment, or other active network technologies is preferred.
Michigan Broadband Services provides fiber-based internet, voice, TV (TiVo-powered), and mobile services to residential and business customers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula. Its fiber internet uses fiber-to-the-home to deliver high-speed, unlimited data, with TV, landline, and security solutions available as monthly-bundled services. It differentiates itself by acting as both an ILEC in rural areas and a CLEC in busier towns, owning a construction company to build out fiber locally, and emphasizing local support and community giving. The goal is to expand broadband access to underserved rural areas, growing from around 12,000 fiber passes toward about 50,000 in coming years and expanding service lines through partnerships and acquisitions, such as UP Fiber’s purchase of AT&T’s Upper Peninsula assets.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1908
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 20% to $5.0 million, with EBITDA margin at 53.6%.
- Enhanced ACAM increased by $3.1 million annually, boosting 2026 operating cash.
- UP Fiber's April 2026 acquisition expands Michigan Broadband's reach beyond 200,000 passings.
What critics are saying
- Legacy revenue fell in 2025 as regulated services declined despite fiber growth.
- Integrating 9,000 miles and 40 wire centers strains operations through 2026.
- ACAM, ReConnect, and BEAD funding drive cash flow; disruption kills the expansion plan.
What makes Michigan Broadband Services unique
- Local ownership matters: UP Fiber bought AT&T's Upper Peninsula wireline network on April 1, 2026.
- MachTen controls regulated ILEC and CLEC assets across Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula.
- Michigan Broadband builds fiber internally, targeting 50,000 homes and local construction jobs.
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