Fiber Planning Engineer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Planning Engineer to support FTTH/OSP network design, expansion, and optimization. The role partners with engineering, construction, and utility teams to review designs, assess capacity, and aid budgeting and capital planning.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and proficient with data-driven planning and AI tools. The position entails developing feeder and distribution plans, validating designs, and driving efficiency through data analytics and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fiber planning, OSP engineering, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of feeder and distribution network design principles.
• Experience with project estimating, budgeting, or capital planning.
• Experience with AI tools to improve planning or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop feeder and distribution network plans for FTTH expansion.
• Review and validate fiber engineering designs and architectures.
• Support route planning, capacity analysis, and network optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, permitting, and utility partners.
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering service providers to ensure success.
• Analyze network data to identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Leverage AI and other tools to enhance planning, reporting, and workflow.

Skills

Fiber planning

OSP engineering

Telecom design

Budgeting & capital planning

Data-driven decision making

AI tools experience

Analytical & problem solving

Tools

GIS

Fiber design software

Job description

We're seeking a Fiber Planning Engineer with experience in FTTH/OSP network planning who can support the design, expansion, and optimization of fiber networks. This individual will work closely with engineering, construction, and utility partners to review network designs, evaluate route and capacity requirements, support budgeting and capital planning efforts, and help drive successful fiber deployment projects. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and comfortable using data and technology to improve planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop feeder and distribution network plans supporting FTTH expansion initiatives.
• Review and validate fiber engineering designs and network architectures.
• Support route planning, capacity analysis, and network optimization efforts.
• Partner with engineering, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, capital planning, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering firms to ensure project success.
• Analyze network and project data to identify efficiencies and process improvements.
• Leverage AI and other technology tools to improve planning, reporting, and workflow effectiveness.

Requirements

• 3+ years of fiber planning, OSP engineering, telecommunications design, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of feeder and distribution network design principles.
• Experience supporting fiber construction and OSP deployment projects.
• Experience with project estimating, budgeting, or capital planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, planning, or analysis.

Nice-to-Haves

• FTTH or FTTx deployment experience.
• GIS and fiber design platform experience.
• Permitting, right-of-way, and utility coordination knowledge.
• Experience working with contractors and engineering service providers.