Fiber Network OSP Designer

IQ Fiber; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking an OSP Designer to design, document, and support a fiber optic network, including outside/inside plant and customer premises. You will work with field staff and contractors, finalize as‑builts, and load documentation into Vetro Fibermap.

The ideal candidate brings FTTH/FTTP design experience, knowledge of OSP construction practices, and the ability to mentor other designers to ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year OSP engineering or telecommunications experience preferred.
• Experience designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks; strong understanding of OSP FTTH/FTTP design methodology and construction practices.
• 2–3 years of AutoCAD or equivalent drafting program experience; 2–3 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience with Vetro, 3-GIS, Microstation, Spatial or similar GIS and desktop tools preferred.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and strategically, and communicate effectively across teams.
• Ability to maintain strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fiber routes, hub cabinet locations, and ISP patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts; prepare drawings and plans to support network expansions.
• Obtain and enter all fiber as-builts (FUDs) from in-house staff and contractors into Vetro; support the Manager, Project Design & Documentation and maintain proficiency in Vetro workflows.
• Generate Bills of Materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation for design; develop and implement network nomenclature in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Document and maintain accurate records for all outside plant, customer premises, and central office facilities; create and implement adds, moves, and change policies to maintain proper plant facility records.
• Review completed designs for errors and efficiency; ensure all design specifications and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Analyze OTDR traces, evaluate fiber characteristics, and document test results; assist in troubleshooting fiber circuits for light and path continuity.
• Update monthly grid maps for Sunshine 811; adhere to easement, right‑of‑way, and permit documentation requirements.
• Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed; support specialists and senior leadership with fiber design documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Independent working

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Vetro

3-GIS

Microstation

Spatial

MS Office

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking an OSP Designer to design, document, and support a fiber optic network, including outside/inside plant and customer premises. You will work with field staff and contractors, finalize as‑builts, and load documentation into Vetro Fibermap.

The ideal candidate brings FTTH/FTTP design experience, knowledge of OSP construction practices, and the ability to mentor other designers to ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables.