Job DescriptionFiber Engineer Pay Range: $42/hour to $49/hour
OverviewWe are seeking a
Fiber Network Engineer to support the design, documentation, and management of physical fiber optic infrastructure across a large-scale telecommunications network. This role focuses on
outside plant (OSP) fiber design, route engineering, and network inventory management to support fiber-based services.
The ideal candidate has experience in
fiber network planning, GIS-based tools, and telecom infrastructure design, with strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across engineering, GIS, sales engineering, and field operations teams.
Key Responsibilities - Design fiber routes for network services including point-to-point, ring, and path-diverse architectures
- Develop fiber design schematics for new builds, relocations, and restoration projects
- Plan and document fiber splicing and construction requirements for field implementation
- Research and analyze existing network records, databases, and documentation to support fiber design and optimization
- Maintain accurate fiber network inventory, including fiber routes, enclosures, conduit, and related assets
- Update and manage fiber circuit and asset data in network inventory and database systems
- Ensure accuracy of fiber usage and capacity tracking across systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Outside Plant (OSP), GIS, Sales Engineering, and Fiber Visualization teams
- Support fiber relocation, restoration, and infrastructure modification projects
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Prioritize and manage workload to meet project timelines and business needs
- Support additional engineering and operational tasks as needed
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent telecom network experience
- 3-7+ years of experience in fiber network design, OSP engineering, or telecom infrastructure
- Strong understanding of fiber optic network design principles and outside plant engineering
- Experience working with network inventory or database management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Visio
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the telecommunications industry
- Familiarity with GIS-based tools and mapping platforms
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
- Working knowledge of fiber network design standards and best practices
- Experience supporting large-scale fiber network deployments or expansions
Additional Information - Role reports to Engineering leadership
- Works closely with OSP, GIS, Sales Engineering, and network visualization teams
- Focus on accuracy, documentation, and network integrity across fiber infrastructure
- Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
