OSP Engineer II: Fiber Design & Permitting

Fatbeam Fiber; Idaho; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA/HSA accounts

401K retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Fatbeam Fiber, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is seeking an OSP Engineer – Level II to plan, design, and deliver Outside Plant fiber projects from kickoff to construction handoff. You will own engineering deliverables, permits, QA/QC, and documentation while coordinating with Project Managers, utilities, and third-party firms.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SiteTracker, plus strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and travel as

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the outside plant telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required.
• Experience with aerial and underground fiber design.
• Experience coordinating permits with municipalities, utilities, railroads, and irrigation districts preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Estimated 50%-65% field travel required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop aerial and underground fiber optic network designs using Fatbeam engineering standards and best practices.
• Prepare construction-ready engineering packages, permit exhibits, splice documentation, BOMs, and final construction prints.
• Own engineering activities from project kickoff through handoff to construction.
• Manage permitting from identification through approval with utilities and agencies.
• Coordinate engineering activities with Project Managers, Construction, vendors, and third-party firms.
• Prepare engineering RFQs and manage outsourced engineering efforts.
• Review third-party deliverables and perform QA/QC prior to construction release.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, SiteTracker updates, and forecast dates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

SiteTracker

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fatbeam Fiber, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is seeking an OSP Engineer – Level II to plan, design, and deliver Outside Plant fiber projects from kickoff to construction handoff. You will own engineering deliverables, permits, QA/QC, and documentation while coordinating with Project Managers, utilities, and third-party firms.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SiteTracker, plus strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and travel as