Fiber OSP Engineer - Build the Backbone Network

Bluebird Fiber; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support fiber optic network deployment and maintenance in the Milwaukee area. You will plan routes, stake sites, manage costs, obtain permits, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely, compliant builds.

The role requires Civil Engineering education or equivalent, fiber optics training, and strong project management, communication, and GIS/drafting skills. Regular business hours apply, with opportunities to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• College degree – Civil Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Fiber optics training including fusion splicing, fiber storage techniques, optical design considerations, optical physical characteristics and network components.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of outside plant (OSP) initiatives and maintain current OSP records.
• Provide timely route proposals and estimates of project costs to support business cases.
• Perform route staking on approved construction routes and evaluate bids for contractor selection.

Skills

Route planning

Construction management

GIS/database administration

Drafting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Fiber optics training

Tools

GIS

Drafting software

Job description

Bluebird Fiber is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support fiber optic network deployment and maintenance in the Milwaukee area. You will plan routes, stake sites, manage costs, obtain permits, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely, compliant builds.

The role requires Civil Engineering education or equivalent, fiber optics training, and strong project management, communication, and GIS/drafting skills. Regular business hours apply, with opportunities to collaborate across teams.