OSP Engineer

GCS Recruitment; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment invites an experienced OSP Engineer to design, plan and engineer fiber optic networks across multiple markets. You’ll translate client needs into scalable, standards-driven OSP layouts that connect businesses and communities.

Key tasks include designing OSP routes, creating construction drawings and splicing plans, generating route documentation, supporting permitting and utility coordination, performing capacity planning and network analysis, and maintaining GIS records and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in OSP engineering or fiber network design.
• 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.

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

OSP engineering

fiber network design

analytical skills

problem solving

FTTH/FTTX knowledge

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.