Professional Engineer I - OSP FTTH

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Full-timeRemoteUSD 110,000 - 130,000remotejobsorg

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About this role

Position Summary:Responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network infrastructure. This role ensures that all engineering work complies with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements while delivering cost-effective and scalable broadband solutions. The PE provides technical leadership, reviews and stamps engineering designs, and supports project execution from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer FTTH outside plant networks, including: •Fiber routing (aerial and underground) •Conduit systems and handholes/vaults
Splice point layouts and fiber distribution architecture (GPON, XGS-PON, Active Ethernet) •Prepare and review: •Construction drawings •Permitting packages •Bill of materials (BOM) •Cost estimates and design documentation •Apply engineering standards such as: •NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)
Local/state DOT and municipal requirements •Utility coordination standards •Perform and/or oversee: •Field surveys and route validation
Make-ready engineering (pole loading, guying, clearance analysis) •As-built documentation review
Provide engineering seal (stamp) on design packages where required •Support construction by:
Responding to RFIs (Requests for Information) •Reviewing change orders •Conducting field inspections as needed
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards •Mentor junior engineers and designers
Perform other related duties, as assigned. Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution; Civil Engineering preferred. Experience: Required: • 5-10 years of experience in OSP Fiber design or telecommunications engineering.
Strong knowledge of FTTH architectures.
Experience with aerial and underground design practices.
Familiarity with Permitting processes and utility coordination. Preferred: • Knowledge of pole loading analysis software. • Project management experience.

What you'll bring

NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) - Local/state DOT and municipal requirements
Project management experience. - Experience working with rural broadband projects (e.g., RUS, BEAD, etc.). Licenses, Certifications, Training Requirements:
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors:

Posting details

Remote

Yes

Employment type

Full-time

Workplace type

Remote

Source

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First seen

9/28/2026, 8:10:25 AM

Last seen

9/28/2026, 8:10:25 AM