Fiber Designer - OSP

ESPO Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental insurance

401k after waiting periods

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a Fiber Designer for a long-term contract in Baltimore. This role involves designing fiber routes, creating documentation, and ensuring quality standards in fiber optic cable design. Ideal candidates will have experience with AutoCAD and telecommunications networks, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro-station, Spatial, or ESRI required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of easement and right-of-way documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop layouts for OSP and ISP Fiber design.
• Generate bills of materials and splice sheets.
• Analyze OTDR traces and document test results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Excellent organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro-station

Spatial

ESRI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This range is provided by ESPO Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Fiber Designer

Location: Baltimore, MD

Job type: Long-Term Contract

Our client, a major Telecommunications provider, is hiring a Fiber Designer for a long-term contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD.

The Outside Plant Fiber Designer will be responsible for designing fiber routes over existing and new fiber optic cables, creating fiber splice documents, using software such as Spatial, AutoCAD, and Excel, among others.

Our client will provide training in OSP Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) design and OSP construction and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop layouts for OSP and ISP Fiber design
• Develop ISP Patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts
• Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation
• Review completed designs for errors and efficiency
• Maintain design specifications
• Adhere to quality standards in design requirements
• Analyze OTDR traces, evaluate fiber characteristics, and document test results
• Assist in troubleshooting fiber circuits
• Identify efficiency improvements in current processes
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support team members with fiber design documents
• Review, resolve, and follow-up on requests and complaints
• May train and guide other designers
• Maintain regular attendance, work nights and weekends, and overtime as necessary

Requirements

• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro-station, Spatial, or ESRI; education/certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree is a plus but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Visual design skills are advantageous
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents preferred
• Experience in designing or constructing telecommunications fiber networks
• High integrity and strong work ethics
• Attention to detail, creative and strategic thinking
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

ESPO Corporation offers benefits including PTO, health and dental insurance, and 401k after waiting periods. We promote diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Design
• Industry: Telecommunications