OSP Fiber Design Engineer - AutoCAD & GIS Lead

Xai; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is hiring a qualifications-focused drafter/engineer to support outside plant fiber design, documentation, and coordination. You will produce accurate AutoCAD drawings, GIS maps, and as-built records while collaborating with engineers and field teams to ensure standards compliance.

The role requires knowledge of fiber OSP concepts, GIS tools, and field-ready drafting. A related associate degree and hands-on AutoCAD use are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD
• Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes
• Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers
• Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations
• Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates
• Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements

Skills

Strong communication

Field work willingness

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering/geospatial technology

Tools

AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth

CAD-GIS data exchange

Job description

SpaceXAI is hiring a qualifications-focused drafter/engineer to support outside plant fiber design, documentation, and coordination. You will produce accurate AutoCAD drawings, GIS maps, and as-built records while collaborating with engineers and field teams to ensure standards compliance.

The role requires knowledge of fiber OSP concepts, GIS tools, and field-ready drafting. A related associate degree and hands-on AutoCAD use are expected.