Mid-Level Fiber Network Engineer (OSP)

About Us:

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.

Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

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About this Role:

The Mid-Level Fiber Network Engineer (OSP) will bring experience in fiber network engineering and design, with a strong background in designing large-scale and mid-scale fiber optic networks, including FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home), FTTX, broadband infrastructure, and telecommunications network deployments.

This role will support the development of aerial and underground fiber networks, fiber backbone systems, and fiber distribution architectures while processing service orders and creating engineering packages for construction.

The successful candidate will have experience working with Bentley MicroStation V8i or a similar design platform and will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients' infrastructure expansion and modernization efforts. This position reports to the Director, Broadband Services.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thinks ahead, demonstrates unwavering commitment, operates with integrity, and communicates consistently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer outside plant fiber optic networks for residential, commercial, and municipal deployments

• Develop engineering solutions for FTTH, FTTX, telecommunications, and broadband network expansion projects.
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• Create detailed construction drawings, fiber route plans, fiber distribution layouts, splice diagrams, and as-built documentation using Bentley MicroStation V8i.
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• Design aerial fiber, underground fiber, fiber backbone, and fiber distribution networks in accordance with client and industry standards.

• Interpret service orders and translate them into actionable engineering deliverables
• Conduct field surveys and validate existing infrastructure for integration into new designs
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with company and client standards

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in OSP fiber network engineering, fiber design, broadband engineering, or telecommunications engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Use, Urban Planning, GIS, or a related field preferred; or Associate's degree in Computer Aided Design required.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation V8i or similar CAD platform, MS Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth.

• Strong understanding of:
• Fiber optic technologies
• Fiber construction practices
• Outside plant engineering
• Broadband network architecture
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Industry standards including RUS, BICSI, and NESC
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• Experience processing service orders and generating engineering packages for construction
• Experience developing fiber routing plans, splice documentation, and network design packages.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Must be able to pass a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening in accordance with client and project requirements

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with GIS platforms, CAD software, fiber management systems, utility coordination processes, and permit package development is preferred.

• Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
• FTTH and FTTX network deployments
• Municipal broadband projects
• Rural broadband expansion initiatives
• Telecommunications infrastructure programs
• Fiber backbone and middle-mile network design
• Utility coordination and telecommunications permitting
• Fiber construction package development
• GIS-based network design and asset management systems

Compensation Range:

• Compensation varies and based on education, experience, and location. Range $80,000 to $90,000 annually.

What's In It For You:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about supporting fiber infrastructure expansion and modernization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.