Optical Design Tech

Apex Systems; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) program

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a contractor for the Optical Design role. This position requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to adapt in high-pressure situations. Responsibilities include following training, ensuring design accuracy, and applying critical thinking to challenges. A range of supplemental benefits is offered, including medical and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and seek clarification.
• Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to documented procedures.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and seek clarification when needed.
• Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to retain and apply training material.
• Critical thinking skills with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity.

Responsibilities

• Follow structured training and documentation with precision.
• Collaborate with team members for design accuracy.
• Demonstrate critical thinking with design challenges.
• Support design troubleshooting by applying critical thinking and asking insightful questions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking when encountering design challenges.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and high-pressure situations.
• Utilize computer systems and software tools to manage telecom operations and reporting.

Skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Understanding of OSP construction drawings

Strong attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Overview

C Spire is looking for a new contractor to fill the Optical Design role (formerly the Fiber Design tech).

Job#: 2088079

Responsibilities

• Follow structured training and documentation with precision and consistency
• Use Microsoft Excel for basic data entry, tracking, and organization
• Collaborate with team members to ensure design accuracy and compliance
• Support design troubleshooting by applying critical thinking and asking insightful questions
• Demonstrate critical thinking when encountering design challenges
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and high-pressure situations
• Utilize computer systems and software tools to manage telecom operations and reporting

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., spreadsheets, formatting)
• Foundational understanding of OSP construction drawings and terminology
• Strong ability to retain and apply training materials
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and seek clarification when needed
• Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail and ability to retain and apply training material
• Critical thinking skills with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to documented procedures

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. Benefits also include an ESPP, a 401(k) program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, a corporate discount program, and other discounts. There is access to on-demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership resources after tenure, plus professional development discounts and certifications with associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. Apex provides a dedicated support team and career coach for consultants, and a Welcome Packet with full benefits information.

EEO

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For accommodations in applying, contact our Employee Services Department at the email address on file.