Fiber OSP Designer; FTTx​/Last-Mile

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Fiber OSP Designer to support the design and deployment of FTTx / fiber network infrastructure
. This role is design-forward and construction-aware — ideal for someone who enjoys translating network plans into clear, buildable construction prints that field crews can execute confidently.

You will work across aerial and underground fiber routes
, collaborate with construction and project teams, and help ensure designs are cost-effective, compliant, and constructible
.

You do not need to meet every requirement to apply.
We value strong OSP design fundamentals, construction awareness, and real-world fiber experience. If this role aligns with your background, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Be Doing:

OSP Design & Engineering

• Design aerial and underground fiber routes for FTTx, last-mile, and middle-mile projects
• Produce construction-ready OSP drawings using CAD and GIS tools
• Develop fiber allocation sheets, splicing diagrams, and route maps
• Design underground pathways including HDD, trenching, and conduit systems
• Perform or support aerial make-ready and pole loading analysis

Permitting & ROW Support

• Prepare permit drawings and support submissions to municipalities, DOTs, and railroads
• Coordinate with joint-use utility owners for pole attachment applications
• Research ROW access, easements, and utility conflicts

Field & Construction Support

• Participate in field walkouts to validate routes and identify constructability issues
• Adjust designs quickly when field conditions differ from plans
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for budgeting and procurement
• Update as-built documentation post-construction

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands‑on OSP fiber design experience (aerial or underground)
• Experience producing construction-ready OSP drawings
• Familiarity with FTTx fiber networks
• Working knowledge of NESC and basic ROW concepts
• Comfort working in CAD and/or GIS environments

Nice‑to‑Have:

• Experience with 3‑GIS, Aramis, Spatial INFO, QGIS, ArcGIS
• Pole loading analysis or make‑ready design
• Railroad or DOT permitting experience
• Advanced Excel for BOM creation
• California GO 95 / GO 128 knowledge

Tools & Technologies:

• AutoCAD / Micro Station
• ArcGIS / QGIS
• OSP platforms: 3‑GIS, Aramis, Spatial INFO (or similar)
• Excel (BOMs, tracking)

Work Environment:

• Hybrid model
  : A mix of office/remote work for design and drafting, combined with field visits for scoping and verification.
• Field travel for walkouts and verification (project‑dependent)
• Supportive engineering and construction collaboration

About Bold Business:

Bold Business is a US-based global business process outsourcing (BPO) firm with over 25 years of experience and $7B+ in client engagements. We help fast‑growing companies scale through smart talent strategies, automation, and technology‑driven solutions.