Fiber Optic OSP Design Engineer (AutoCAD & GIS)

SpaceXSI; Southaven, Memphis (MS, TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking an OSP Design & GIS Technician to support the creation of fiber optic infrastructure drawings and route maps. You will produce AutoCAD drawings and GIS layers, work with field data, and help ensure compliance with standards and permitting requirements.

The role collaborates with engineers and utilities, handling design revisions, BOM input, and basic loss-budget calculations. Occasional field work is required to complete accurate as-built records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or geospatial tech, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS) for mapping.
• Understanding of fiber OSP concepts and conduit systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce precise drawings.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings and permitting packages in AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain GIS route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data.
• Assist with field surveys and convert field data into final drawings and GIS layers.
• Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations.
• Coordinate with senior engineers and utilities on design updates.
• Ensure drawings comply with standards and permitting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field work readiness

Collaborative

Education

Associate degree in engineering/geospatial technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth

CAD-to-GIS data exchange

Job description

SpaceXSI is seeking an OSP Design & GIS Technician to support the creation of fiber optic infrastructure drawings and route maps. You will produce AutoCAD drawings and GIS layers, work with field data, and help ensure compliance with standards and permitting requirements.

The role collaborates with engineers and utilities, handling design revisions, BOM input, and basic loss-budget calculations. Occasional field work is required to complete accurate as-built records.