OSP Design Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for an OSP Design Engineer who will be responsible for the comprehensive design, engineering, and permitting of fiber optic network infrastructure. This role involves planning the "Last Mile" and "Middle Mile" connectivity, determining the most efficient path for fiber cables (aerial, buried, or underground), and creating the detailed construction prints required for field crews to build the network.

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between theoretical network planning and physical construction, ensuring designs are cost-effective, constructible, and compliant with all local, state, and industry regulations (NESC, NEC).

Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Engineering

• Design aerial and underground fiber routes for FTTx projects
• Create construction drawings using CAD and GIS tools
• Perform aerial make-ready and pole loading analysis
• Design underground routes including HDD and trenching paths
• Produce fiber splicing diagrams and allocation sheets

Permitting & Right-of-Way

• Prepare and submit permits to municipalities, DOTs, and railroads
• Coordinate with joint-use utility owners for pole attachments
• Research easements and ROW access requirements

Field & Construction Support

• Conduct field walks to validate routes and identify obstacles
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for budgeting and procurement
• Produce and update as-built documentation after construction

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience
• 3+ years of experience in OSP engineering, telecom construction, or utility design
• Proficiency with CAD and GIS tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Experience with OSP design platforms such as 3-GIS, Spatial INFO, Aramis, or similar
• Experience designing aerial and underground fiber networks
• Working knowledge of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), GO 95/128 (if in California) and Right-of-Way regulations
• Strong Excel skills for BOM creation and tracking
• Deep understanding of fiber network components (OLT, Splitters, ONT, splice closures, strand and lash).

Soft Skills:

• Ability to modify designs on the fly when construction crews encounter unexpected obstacles in the field.
• Capable of explaining technical constraints to non-technical project managers or city officials
• Precision is critical; a mistake in a permit drawing can shut down a job site for week

Work Environment

• Hybrid: A mix of office/remote work for design and drafting, combined with field visits for scoping and verification.
• May require travel to project sites for walk-outs and quality control inspections.