OSP Fiber Designer/GIS Specialist - FTTH Drafter

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced FTTH Fiber Designers to support a large-scale, federally funded rural fiber expansion program. This is one of the largest fiber infrastructure initiatives in the company’s history, with aggressive build timelines and strong production expectations.

This is a production-focused design role ideal for experienced fiber professionals who can ramp quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Receive completed designs and field redlines
Update and correct network designs
Incorporate construction redlines
Create as-built documentation
Perform design corrections and adjustments
Run ETL/validation processes
Review for critical errors before submitting downstream
Maintain GIS records and database accuracy
Utilize ArcGIS Pro (Arc Pro) for fiber network design and mapping
Follow established engineering and design standards
Collaborate with Senior Engineers on assigned territories
Transition to independent design production within 4–6 weeks

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct FTTH design experience or Telecom GIS (fiber-to-the-home required)

• Hands-on experience using ArcGIS Pro

• Strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) fiber network design

• Experience meeting production-based design metrics

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

• Must provide home office equipment (laptop, dual monitors, reliable high-speed internet)

Preferred Experience

• Rural broadband expansion projects (RDOF, BEAD, or similar federally funded programs)

• ISP or telecom engineering firm background

• Experience supporting large-scale fiber builds

What This Role Is Not

This position is not suited for:

• HFC-only designers

• Dark fiber/transport-only designers

• Entry-level or junior designers needing extensive training

• CAD-only backgrounds without GIS experience

Work Environment

• 100% Remote (any U.S. time zone)

• 40 hours per week

• Fast interview process

• Immediate hiring need

Why Apply?

• Work on one of the largest rural fiber expansion programs in the U.S.

• Join a high-performing engineering team

• Competitive contract compensation

• Fully remote flexibility

If you are an experienced FTTH designer who thrives in a production-driven environment and can ramp quickly, we encourage you to apply today.