Broadband Engineer (PE)

GoldCoast Energy Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Nashville is seeking a Broadband Engineer to design and oversee fiber optic and telecom network deployments. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, leading field investigations, and providing technical guidance to teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and proven experience in OSP fiber design along with strong communication skills. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OSP fiber design and network deployment.
• Strong ability to interface with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing telecom projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed engineering plans for fiber optic networks.
• Ensure designs comply with federal and local regulations.
• Lead technical coordination and troubleshooting of design issues.
• Conduct field investigations and coordinate easements.
• Oversee GIS data and permit tracking, providing technical direction.

Skills

OSP fiber design

Telecom project management

GIS software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE License

Job description

Broadband Engineer

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The Broadband Engineer designs, plans, and oversees the deployment of fiber optic and telecom networks, ensuring compliance with regulations by stamping and approving engineering plans for permits, managing OSP (Outside Plant) designs, reviewing estimates, and acting as a technical authority for network expansion, often leading field investigations and solving complex design issues for aerial and underground infrastructure. Bridging the gap between high-level strategy and detailed field implementation, ensuring projects meet technical, safety, and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Planning: Develop detailed engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for fiber optic and broadband network builds (aerial/underground).
• Compliance & Permitting: Ensure designs meet local, state, and federal codes; prepare and stamp engineering drawings for regulatory approval (AHJ).
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), troubleshoot complex design problems, and lead technical coordination.
• Field Coordination: Conduct field investigations, review site data, and coordinate with property owners for easements, right-of-ways, and pole attachments.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the creation of GIS data, utility matrices, permit tracking, and provide technical direction to field teams.
• Reporting: Generate design reports detailing methodology, issues (easements, pole gaps), and project scope.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• PE License
• Experience: Proven experience in OSP fiber design, network deployment, and telecom project management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with GIS software, telecom design principles, and network topology.
• Communication: Strong ability to interface with clients, field teams, and regulatory bodies.

Senior Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Design and Management

Industries

• Telecommunications, Utilities, and Construction

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