OSP Fiber Design Engineer II – Field & CAD

Ezee Fiber; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ezee Fiber is seeking an Engineer II, OSP Engineering, to design, document, and implement outside plant telecommunications infrastructure across field and office settings. You will support network expansion, upgrades, and maintenance for fiber and copper networks, collaborating with construction, GIS, and planning teams to meet deadlines and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3–5 years of OSP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunication, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience (fiber preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD/GIS tools and utility standards; strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer OSP fiber routes using aerial, underground, and direct-buried construction methods.
• Create and maintain construction drawings, splicing schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD/GIS tools.
• Conduct field surveys, route verification, and feasibility assessments for permitting and ROW requirements.
• Prepare permit packages and coordinate with municipalities, DOTs, and utility companies.
• Support construction teams with design clarification, redlines, and field modifications.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and propose upgrades to optimize network performance.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, and other regulatory standards.
• Track project progress, report risks, and ensure deliverables meet quality, budget, and timeline targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project management, operations, and network engineering.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Telecom/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

3-GIS

OSPInsight

FiberBase

Job description

Ezee Fiber is seeking an Engineer II, OSP Engineering, to design, document, and implement outside plant telecommunications infrastructure across field and office settings. You will support network expansion, upgrades, and maintenance for fiber and copper networks, collaborating with construction, GIS, and planning teams to meet deadlines and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3–5 years of OSP experience.