OSP Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an OSP Engineer for fiber design & planning in the Seattle area. You will design and support the development of fiber optic networks that connect businesses and communities.

In this role you will design OSP fiber routes, create construction drawings, and coordinate with permitting and field teams to ensure on-time deployment. A background in FTTH/FTTX and strong analytical skills are required to excel.

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

OSP engineering experience

Fiber network design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

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.