OSP Design Engineer, Metro Fiber, Fiber Engineering

Amazon; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking an OSP Design Engineer to plan and design fiber network solutions using GIS data. You will collaborate with Data Center Engineering, Deployment Engineers, and external vendors to create comprehensive network plans and documentation.

The role requires 3+ years in infrastructure management, experience with GIS systems, and strong communication and project management skills, with travel around 10% and a path toward growth within AWS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or equivalent IT experience.
• 2+ years experience working in GIS Systems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal (Data Center Engineering, Business Developers, Deployment Engineers, Tool Automation) and external stakeholders (Construction Vendors, Engineering Firms).
• Create network solutions and plans for your region.
• Create engineering design and documents, single line drawings, cable routing, and splicing work packages in a GIS system.
• Ingest and audit GIS data for completeness and accuracy.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and delivery.
• Willing to travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Infrastructure management

GIS knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field

Tools

GIS Systems

Job description

Job ID: 10537798 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Application deadline: Sep 16, 2026

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. This is an amazing opportunity in terms of responsibility, interesting challenges and high visibility and look forward to talking to you.

As an OSP Design Engineer, you will have the exciting opportunity to plan and design fiber network solutions using fiber optic infrastructure inventory in GIS and associated tools. You will:

• Interface with internal (Data Center Engineering, Business Developers, Deployment Engineers, Tool Automation) and external stakeholders (Construction Vendors, Engineering Firms)
• Create network solutions and plans for your region
• Create engineering design and documents, single line drawings, cable routing, and splicing work packages in a GIS system
• Ingest and audit GIS data for completeness and accuracy
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and delivery
• Willing to travel 10% of the time

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance: We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT‑related roles
• 2+ years experience working in GIS Systems
• 2+ years of data, inventory, or records management

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data, inventory, or records management in GIS Systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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