Fiber Engineer

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigapower LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Fiber Engineer to plan, design, and analyze outside plant fiber networks for major deployment projects. You will review HLD and LLD, produce detailed feeder and distribution designs, and coordinate with contractors to ensure designs are constructed as intended.

The role requires experience in OSP design, budgeting, and job costing, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience in outside plant (OSP) fiber design, planning, and construction methodologies including feeder and distribution network design.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSP Design, OSP Construction, OSP Planning, and contractor oversight.
• Working knowledge of outside plant build, installation, testing, and maintenance practices.
• Experience with job costing, budgeting, and financial tracking on construction or engineering projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate multiple factors and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and set work priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering/GIS design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted tools and technology to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and analyze outside plant (OSP) fiber networks for major fiber builds.
• Review High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for constructability and accuracy.
• Produce detailed feeder and distribution designs to support large deployments.
• Support OSP construction activities, including contractor oversight and field coordination.
• Conduct job costing activities and monitor project expenditures.
• Investigate cost overruns and variances and document recommendations.
• Coordinate construction budgets and support project management activities.
• Support ROW functions and related compliance activities.
• Evaluate design, cost, and construction factors to craft practical solutions.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance design efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.

Skills

OSP design

Budgeting

Contractor oversight

AI tools

GIS

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

iQGeo

GIS design software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fiber Engineer

Company: Gigapower LLC
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Type: Permanent

Who We Are

Gigapower is building next-generation fiber broadband infrastructure that expands high-speed connectivity to communities across the United States. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and leveraging technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions. As an AI-forward organization, we encourage employees at every level to embrace emerging technologies, continuously expand their AI capabilities, and actively incorporate AI tools into their daily work to improve productivity, decision-making, collaboration, and business outcomes.

Position Summary

The Fiber Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and analysis of outside plant (OSP) fiber facilities and networks, including detailed review of high-level and low-level designs for feeder and distribution builds. This role produces construction-ready designs to support major fiber build projects, manages job costing and expenditure tracking, and may support construction budget coordination, project management, and right-of-way (ROW) functions. The ideal candidate evaluates multiple factors to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions, exercises sound judgment, and manages competing priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

•Plan, design, and analyze outside plant (OSP) fiber networks, including feeder and distribution facilities, for major fiber build projects.

•Perform detailed review of High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) to ensure constructability, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.

•Produce detailed feeder and distribution engineering designs to support large-scale fiber deployment and expansion projects.

•Support OSP construction activities, including contractor oversight and field coordination, to ensure designs are executed as intended.

•Conduct job costing activities and monitor project expenditures to ensure costs remain within authorized levels.

•Investigate cost overruns and variances, and develop supplemental documentation and recommendations as needed.

•Coordinate construction budgets and support project management activities as assigned.

•Support and, when required, manage right-of-way (ROW) functions and related compliance activities.

•Evaluate multiple design, cost, and construction factors to develop creative, practical solutions to project challenges.

•Leverage AI-enabled tools and technology to improve design efficiency, reporting, cost analysis, and decision-making.

Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

•Experience in outside plant (OSP) fiber design, planning, and construction methodologies, including feeder and distribution network design.

•Demonstrated expertise in OSP Design, OSP Construction, OSP Planning, and contractor oversight.

•Working knowledge of outside plant build, installation, testing, and maintenance practices.

•Experience with job costing, budgeting, and financial tracking on construction or engineering projects.

•Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate multiple factors and develop practical engineering solutions.

•Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and set work priorities to meet project and work deadlines.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering/GIS design tools.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience with fiber network design/GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, iQGeo, or similar OSP design software).

•Experience managing or supporting construction budgets and change order processes.

•Right-of-way (ROW) coordination or permitting experience.

•Professional Engineer (PE) license, or actively pursuing licensure.

•Experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting (e.g., OTDR).

Key Competencies

OSP Engineering Expertise: Applies strong technical knowledge of outside plant design, planning, and construction methods.

Design & Planning Acumen: Produces accurate, constructible feeder and distribution designs for large-scale fiber builds.

Contractor Oversight: Coordinates effectively with contractors and field teams to ensure designs are built as engineered.

Financial & Budget Management: Tracks job costs, manages expenditures, and investigates variances to protect project budgets.

Problem Solving: Evaluates multiple factors to develop creative, practical solutions to design and construction challenges.

Communication & Stakeholder Management: Coordinates effectively across engineering, construction, and project management teams.

AI Adoption & Applied Productivity: Uses AI tools to enhance design, analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

Execution & Accountability: Delivers designs and project support on schedule and within budget with minimal oversight.

EEO

Gigapower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Gigapower is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify a member of our Talent Acquisition team.