Fiber Planning Engineer (Dutch Speaking)

Connect44 GmbH; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 GmbH in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Fiber Planner Engineer to support planning, design, and development of fiber-optic network infrastructure across multiple projects.

You will plan routes, manage duct and cable layouts, interface with contractors, and maintain design drawings and inventory. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and third-party providers to ensure reliable networks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fiber network planning and design.
• Strong knowledge of fiber-optic technology (FTTx/backbone, passive networks).
• Experience with planning tools and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design fiber-optic network infrastructure (backbone, access, FTTx, passive networks), including route planning, duct and cable layout, and capacity planning
• Interface with third-party fiber contractors and manage the integration of external fiber into the company’s network
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess optimal fiber routes and integration scenarios
• Prepare and maintain network documentation, including design drawings, as-built plans, network inventory, capacity, and asset databases
• Register as-built information in Cocon and other relevant systems
• Monitor fiber network performance and reliability, and plan future upgrades and network extensions

Skills

Fiber network planning

AutoCAD

Cocon

Capacity planning

Documentation

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

AutoCAD

Cocon

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedFiber Planner Engineer to support the planning, design, and development of fiber-optic network infrastructure across multiple projects.

Empleo: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and design fiber-optic network infrastructure (backbone, access, FTTx, passive networks), including route planning, duct and cable layout, and capacity planning
• Interface with third-party fiber contractors and manage the integration of external fiber into the company’s network
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess optimal fiber routes and integration scenarios
• Prepare and maintain network documentation, including design drawings, as-built plans, network inventory, capacity, and asset databases
• Register as-built information in Cocon and other relevant systems
• Monitor fiber network performance and reliability, and plan future upgrades and network extensions

What we are looking for:

• Solid knowledge of fiber-optic technology (FTTx/backbone, passive fiber networks, cabling, duct routes, splicing basics), including network topology, capacity, routing, and fiber types
• Proven experience in fiber network planning and design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Cocon, Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant planning tools
• Experience in cost estimation, capacity planning, and risk analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise internally (engineering, operations, sales/pre-sales) and externally (contractors, third-party fiber suppliers)
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records (e.g. registering cable packs, checking RFS documentation)
• Strong analytical skills, including demand analysis, capacity forecasting, and planning for future growth

Nice-to-Haves:

• Previous experience within a large network operator, telecom company, or ISP environment
• Knowledge of permit processes and regulatory requirements
• Experience with both company-owned fiber deployments and third-party or leased (dark) fiber, including hybrid network planning
• Ability to support pre-sales or business teams with technical input, feasibility studies, and fiber network analyses for expansion projects