OSP Fiber Design Engineer II — Field & Office Impact

Ezee Fiber; Elk Grove Village (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and other generous benefi

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Ezee Fiber is seeking an Engineer II, Engineering in Elk Grove Village, IL to design, document, and implement outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure. This mid-level role covers both field and office work for fiber and copper networks, collaborating with construction, permitting, GIS, and network planning teams to deliver scalable, high-quality OSP designs that meet deadlines and standards.

The role supports network expansion, upgrades, and maintenance with travel to project sites

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunication, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience (fiber preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of aerial and underground construction methods, permitting processes, and utility standards.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, splicing diagrams, and utility maps.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of fiber characterization, splicing techniques, and optical testing.
• Experience with OSP design tools such as 3-GIS, OSPInsight, or FiberBase.
• Understanding of make-ready engineering and NESC pole loading.
• Familiarity with broadband network design and FTTH/FTTP deployments.

Aufgaben

• 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 right-of-way requirements.
• Prepare and submit 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 or redesigns 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 for smooth project execution.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Broadband network design knowledge

Make-ready engineering understanding

NESC pole loading familiarity

FTTH/FTTP deployments familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunication, or equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

3-GIS

OSPInsight

FiberBase

Jobbeschreibung

Ezee Fiber is seeking an Engineer II, Engineering in Elk Grove Village, IL to design, document, and implement outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure. This mid-level role covers both field and office work for fiber and copper networks, collaborating with construction, permitting, GIS, and network planning teams to deliver scalable, high-quality OSP designs that meet deadlines and standards.

The role supports network expansion, upgrades, and maintenance with travel to project sites