Engineer I, Enterprise Engineering

Ezee Fiber

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 6

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ezee Fiber in Houston, TX is seeking an Engineer I, Enterprise OSP Engineering to help plan, design, and implement outside plant fiber infrastructure for enterprise customers. This entry-level engineering role assists with fiber routes, customer lateral designs, construction plans, and field surveys while adhering to Ezee Fiber standards.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Sales, Network Engineering, Construction, Permitting, and Operations to gain hands-on experience with GIS/CAD tools and

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
1–2 years in telecommunications, fiber, OSP engineering, or related experience preferred.
Exposure to fiber optic network design and enterprise connectivity preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and engineer OSP fiber infrastructure for enterprise connections.
Develop fiber routes, customer lateral designs, and construction plans.
Support field data collection, site surveys, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
Ensure engineering documents meet standards and compliance.

Skills

OSP principles

GIS/CAD tools

Field data collection

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

GIS or related field degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

Build your career with Ezee Fiber, proudly recognized by PCMag as the Best Overall ISP in the U.S. for 2026.

At Ezee Fiber, you'll do more than build a career, you'll help shape the future of connectivity. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering reliable, high-speed internet and exceptional customer experiences. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

OUR VALUES

At Ezee Fiber, our success is built on delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, and Collaboration, we empower our employees to do the right thing, support one another, take ownership of their work, and work together to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineer I, Enterprise OSP Engineering supports the planning, design, and implementation of outside plant (OSP) infrastructure required to deliver fiber connectivity to enterprise and commercial customers. This entry-level engineering role assists with the development of fiber routes, customer lateral designs, construction plans, engineering documentation, field surveys, and other technical activities supporting enterprise service delivery.

The role works cross-functionally with Enterprise Sales, Network Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Operations, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders to help ensure enterprise fiber projects are designed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Ezee Fiber engineering standards.

The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of fiber optic networks and OSP design principles, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing technical expertise in enterprise fiber network engineering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enterprise OSP Design & Engineering

Assist in the design and engineering of OSP fiber infrastructure supporting enterprise and commercial customer connections.
Develop and update fiber routes, customer lateral designs, service connection paths, and other OSP engineering documentation using GIS, CAD, and fiber network design platforms.
Support the evaluation of existing network infrastructure to determine feasible routes for connecting enterprise customer locations.
Assist with identifying appropriate fiber paths, splice locations, handholes, conduit routes, poles, and other OSP infrastructure required for enterprise service delivery.
Support engineering activities associated with new customer connections, network extensions, relocations, upgrades, and capacity requirements.
Assist in developing construction-ready engineering packages, drawings, and specifications.

Field Engineering & Site Assessments

Support field data collection activities, including site surveys, route walks, pole assessments, underground infrastructure assessments, and customer location reviews.
Verify existing field conditions against engineering records, GIS data, utility maps, and construction documentation.
Document field conditions and identify potential design conflicts, constructability concerns, or infrastructure limitations.
Assist with determining potential entrance routes and connectivity paths between Ezee Fiber's network and enterprise customer locations.

Construction & Project Support

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including design drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), route maps, redlines, as-builts, and project records.
Coordinate with Construction, Permitting, Operations, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders to support accurate and timely execution of enterprise fiber projects.
Review construction prints, utility information, permits, and municipal right-of-way requirements applicable to assigned projects.
Track engineering deliverables and project milestones and elevate potential design or schedule issues to senior engineering team members.
Provide technical support during construction and assist with resolving field questions or design discrepancies.
Support post-construction validation to confirm completed infrastructure aligns with approved engineering designs.

Engineering Standards & Compliance

Ensure assigned designs and engineering documentation comply with Ezee Fiber standards, customer requirements, applicable municipal requirements, and industry best practices.
Support compliance with applicable NESC, NEC, utility, right-of-way, and local construction requirements.
Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure design changes and field modifications are properly documented.
Participate in engineering reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of enterprise OSP engineering processes, documentation, and design standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, GIS, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant telecommunications, fiber, OSP engineering, construction, GIS, or related experience preferred.
Relevant internship or cooperative education experience may be considered.
Exposure to fiber optic network design, telecommunications infrastructure, or enterprise connectivity is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Foundational understanding of OSP principles, including aerial, underground, conduit, handhole, and fiber distribution systems.
Basic knowledge of GIS, CAD, or fiber network design tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, 3-GIS, or similar platforms.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, engineering plans, and network documentation.
Basic understanding of fiber optic network architecture, routing, splicing, and connectivity.
Familiarity with permitting processes, municipal rights-of-way, and utility coordination preferred.
Basic understanding of NESC, NEC, and applicable utility construction standards preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Enterprise Sales, Construction, Permitting, Operations, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel locally as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting FTTH, FTTB, enterprise fiber, metro fiber, or telecommunications network deployments.
Exposure to enterprise or commercial fiber service delivery.
Experience with fiber management systems, GIS databases, or telecommunications engineering platforms.
Familiarity with customer lateral design, building entrances, fiber route selection, and network extensions.
Understanding of OSP construction methods and basic constructability considerations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TOTAL REWARDS