Senior OSP Fiber Engineer

Optomi, in partnership with a leader within the energy industry, is seeking a Raleigh-based fiber engineer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite) focused on OSP fiber network design, construction, and telecom project delivery. This individual contributor will support reliable communications infrastructure for utility operations, coordinating with Transmission and Distribution teams and external contractors.

Key skills: OSP fiber engineering, fiber construction/splicing/repair, optical transport, backhaul networks, carrier circuits, circuit provisioning, and telecom field services.

• The ability to work 2 days remotely!
• A long-term contract; 12-months with possible extension or conversion!
• The opportunity to work on highly visible projects within a multi-million-dollar company where innovation, understanding, and problem solving is at the heart of all employees!
• Company culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence!

• Hands-on Outside Plant (OSP) fiber engineering experience, including planning and designing fiber networks, selecting routes, and determining capacity and redundancy requirements.
• Experience with telecom circuit/carrier provisioning, including coordinating and activating circuits or telecom services.
• Knowledge of fiber construction methods, splicing, repairs, and testing using OTDRs and power meters.
• Background in telecom project delivery, optical transport, backhaul network engineering, or telecom field services.
• Experience coordinating contractors and field crews, interpreting engineering drawings, and supporting utility or telecom infrastructure projects.

• Plan and design OSP fiber networks, including backbone, lateral, and access routes, fiber capacity, and network redundancy; prepare engineering drawings, splice schematics, and construction plans.
• Oversee fiber construction and installation, coordinating contractors responsible for fiber placement, splicing, and testing while ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Conduct field inspections, resolve construction issues and design discrepancies, and verify completed work meets engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with Transmission, Distribution, and Relay teams to support utility communications, substations, grid modernization, outages, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain network documentation, as-built drawings, and asset records while supporting permitting, right‑of‑way requirements, and regulatory compliance.