Onsite Network Implementation Engineer I

Forged Fiber 37; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer I to support OSP network design, financial processes, and regulatory coordination across multiple projects. The role involves managing engineering requests within the local area and collaborating with vendors, city officials, and internal teams to ensure timely project execution.

Qualified candidates have 4–7 years in telecom/engineering, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office/3GIS skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of telecommunications, engineering, or network planning experience.
• Strong proficiency with engineering systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update Engineering Work Orders for new builds, upgrades, relocations, and fiber deployments (FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, etc.).
• Review design prints and redlines; apply corrections to ensure accuracy and construction readiness.
• Develop OSP designs in 3GIS and utilize tools such as AutoCAD/CAD systems, Ivaula, Netsuite, Sitetracker, and Microsoft Office.
• Process invoices, validate financial documentation, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors, developers, builders, and municipalities on project requirements and timelines.
• Engage with city departments to secure permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support Engineering II and Senior Engineers and complete record updates as needed.

Skills

3GIS

OSP tools

Redline review

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

3GIS

Netsuite

Sitetracker

Job description

Forged Fiber in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer I to support OSP network design, financial processes, and regulatory coordination across multiple projects. The role involves managing engineering requests within the local area and collaborating with vendors, city officials, and internal teams to ensure timely project execution.

Qualified candidates have 4–7 years in telecom/engineering, an associate degree or equivalent, and strong MS Office/3GIS skills.