Outside Plant Engineer III

Our growing telecom client is looking for an experienced, FTTH Engineer to join their team! The OSP Engineer III i is responsible for leading the engineering lifecycle of FTTH projects—from design through construction support. This position provides technical oversight for internal designers and external engineering vendors, ensures design accuracy through QA/QC processes, and supports multiple active projects simultaneously.

You’ll play a hands‑on role in producing and reviewing OSP designs while also helping establish consistent standards, documentation, and reporting across the organization.

• Lead and review outside plant fiber designs in alignment with industry standards and jurisdictional requirements
• Provide technical oversight for multiple concurrent FTTH projects
• Review engineering drawings, construction documents, and permit packages for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure engineering outputs meet internal standards through QA/QC checklists and processes
• Interpret, revise, and validate splicing diagrams and fiber schematics
• Review bills of material (BOMs) and associated labor estimates tied to design packages
• Evaluate and quality‑check make‑ready engineering (MRE) and make‑ready construction (MRC) documentation
• Analyze utility maps, right‑of‑way data, and pole records to support accurate designs
• Maintain project status tracking and weekly/monthly engineering reports
• Coordinate with internal teams and external engineering vendors to meet project timelines
• Utilize GIS and CAD platforms to support design, documentation, and data accuracy
• Perform data validation, georeferencing, digitizing, and GPS edits of telecom infrastructure
• Support field data collection and ensure accurate integration into engineering systems
• Maintain and improve engineering procedures and documentation
• Adhere to all safety policies and contribute to a strong safety culture

Experience with some or all of the following is preferred:

• GIS/CAD Platforms:
  ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD, Trimble
• Fiber / Utility Systems: 3
  
  GIS, OSPInsight, GE Small world (or similar)
• Document Management Systems and digital filing workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field (Equivalent industry experience will be considered)
• 5+ years of experience in Outside Plant (OSP) design and engineering
• Experience supporting or leading regional FTTH network design
• At least 1 year of GIS experience (utility or telecom preferred)
• Proven experience with QA/QC of utility or telecom engineering drawings
  
  Strong ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel as needed to support projects

• Work on high‑impact FTTH deployments that directly serve underserved communities
• Join a team that values quality engineering and long‑term network reliability
• Opportunity to influence standards, processes, and vendor performance
• Blend of hands‑on technical work and leadership‑level responsibility