OSP Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an OSP Engineer to design and support fiber optic network deployments. You will develop routes, construct documentation, and coordinate with permitting teams to advance projects across markets.

The role emphasizes designing scalable fiber infrastructure, network analysis, and collaboration with construction teams while maintaining accurate GIS records and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP engineering or fiber network design experience.
• Experience designing FTTH, FTTX, Metro, or Backbone Fiber networks.
• Knowledge of fiber routing, allocation, and splicing concepts.
• Understanding of aerial and underground network design.

Responsibilities

• Design OSP fiber routes and network infrastructure.
• Develop construction drawings and engineering packages.
• Create fiber assignments, splicing plans, and route documentation.
• Support permitting and utility coordination efforts.
• Perform capacity planning and network analysis.
• Collaborate with construction teams during deployment.
• Maintain GIS records and as-built documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with industry and company standards.

Skills

Fiber network design

FTTH/FTTX

Aerial/Underground design

Analytical skills

Job description

OSP Engineer - Fiber Design & Planning

Design the Networks That Power Tomorrow

Client is seeking experienced OSP Engineers to support the design, planning, and engineering of advanced fiber optic network deployments across multiple markets.

If you enjoy solving complex network challenges, designing scalable fiber infrastructure, and working with cutting-edge telecommunications technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an OSP Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and supporting the development of fiber optic networks that connect businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design OSP fiber routes and network infrastructure.
• Develop construction drawings and engineering packages.
• Create fiber assignments, splicing plans, and route documentation.
• Support permitting and utility coordination efforts.
• Perform capacity planning and network analysis.
• Collaborate with construction teams during deployment.
• Maintain GIS records and as-built documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with industry and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP engineering or fiber network design experience.
• Experience designing FTTH, FTTX, Metro, or Backbone Fiber networks.
• Knowledge of fiber routing, allocation, and splicing concepts.
• Understanding of aerial and underground network design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.