Remote opportunity•Posted 9/28/2026, 5:08:40 AM
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Finley Engineering
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
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Employment type
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9/28/2026, 8:10:25 AM
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