FTTH Design Engineer – Flexible, Impactful Fiber Networks

Olsson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an FTTH Designer in Lincoln, NE to create fiber-to-the-home designs using GIS data and maps. You will size serving boundaries, determine routes, and review field data to support constructible plan sets.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and knowledge of OSP/FTTH practices, with opportunities to work on impactful community projects and grow technical skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and create maps and plan sets.
• Edit and create PDF documents (Bluebeam or Adobe).
• Associate’s/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• General knowledge in OSP construction methods and best practices.
• 3–6 years of FTTH design and/or OSP experience.
• General knowledge of FTTH and/or OSP networks.
• Knowledge of Google Earth KMZ files.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD-based software preferred.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Software preferred.
• Knowledge of asset management platforms preferred (IQGEO, NetDesigner, CrescentLink, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Create fiber-to-the-home designs using GIS data.
• Size serving boundaries and analyze large datasets.
• Determine feeder and distribution routes and drops to premises.
• Review field staking sheets and as-builts for optimal routing.
• Analyze aerial imagery to identify utilities or obstructions.
• Produce constructible plan sets using GIS software.

Skills

Read/Interpret maps

PDF editing

Osp construction knowledge

FTTH/OSP experience

Google Earth KMZ

Asset management knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ESRI ArcGIS

IQGEO

NetDesigner

CrescentLink

Job description

Olsson is seeking an FTTH Designer in Lincoln, NE to create fiber-to-the-home designs using GIS data and maps. You will size serving boundaries, determine routes, and review field data to support constructible plan sets.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and knowledge of OSP/FTTH practices, with opportunities to work on impactful community projects and grow technical skills within a supportive team.