Fiber Optic & OSP Design Engineer

Vets Hired; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking an ISP Designer to design outside plant fiber optic and copper networks, develop route maps, cost estimates, and support construction while ensuring safety and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years' experience with CAD/CATV design, fiber infrastructure, and permitting processes; strong project management and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years designing outside plant fiber/copper networks.
• Experience with underground, aerial, buried cable systems and manhole design.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Knowledge of Metro Ethernet and fiber optic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and copper cable network infrastructure based on existing network architecture.
• Develop engineering designs, drawings, and project plans using CAD.
• Create aerial and underground fiber route maps and network layouts.
• Design conduit, poles, manholes, hand holes, and underground utility infrastructure.
• Estimate project scope, costs, budgets, and schedules.
• Maintain fiber splicing records, mapping information, and network documentation.
• Verify fiber routing and mapping activities.
• Develop restoration and mitigation procedures for network outages and emergencies.
• Perform inspections and support construction and maintenance of ISP infrastructure.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, timelines, and provide regular status reports.
• Collaborate with construction teams, fiber splicers, and engineering personnel to ensure quality installations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, permitting requirements, and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATV design

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking an ISP Designer to design outside plant fiber optic and copper networks, develop route maps, cost estimates, and support construction while ensuring safety and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years' experience with CAD/CATV design, fiber infrastructure, and permitting processes; strong project management and communication skills are required.