OSP Fiber Design & Permitting Engineer I

PTR Global; Idaho; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global seeks a Network Implementation Engineer I to design and prepare engineering work orders for network deployments, upgrades, and fiber projects. You will use 3GIS, AutoCAD/CAD, Sitetracker, Ivalua, and MS Office to deliver precise designs and data-rich records.

This role owns Outside Plant work within your area, coordinating with planning, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education required.
• 1-3 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate engineering systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze local and wide area network systems, plan, design, and evaluate the network build solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors, developers, property owners, customers, and municipal entities to support project execution.
• Support Network Implementation Engineers II and Senior Engineers in design and delivery activities.
• Maintain accurate network records, including updates and corrections to ensure data integrity.
• Process invoices, validate financial documentation, and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

3GIS

OSP tools

Redline review

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD/CAD

Sitetracker

Ivalua

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fully Remote – But has to be local to either Idaho

The Role

Network Implementation Engineer I designs and prepares Engineering Work Orders supporting network deployments, including new builds, upgrades, fiber deployments (FTTN, FTTH, etc.), and augmentation projects. This role utilizes tools such as 3GIS, AutoCAD/CAD systems, Sitetracker, Ivalua, and Microsoft Office to deliver accurate, high-quality designs.

As an OSP field engineer, this position owns all Outside Plant work within an assigned geographic area, managing workload, designing solutions, and securing required permits. The role partners closely with planning, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant project delivery and a high level of service to Forged Fiber 37 customers.

The Main Responsibilities

• Analyze local and wide area network systems, plan, design, and evaluate the network build solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors, developers, property owners, customers, and municipal entities to support project execution.
• Support Network Implementation Engineers II and Senior Engineers in design and delivery activities.
• Maintain accurate network records, including updates and corrections to ensure data integrity.
• Process invoices, validate financial documentation, and resolve discrepancies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• 1-3 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate engineering systems and Microsoft Office.

Key Skills

• Technical design knowledge (3GIS, OSP engineering tools, redline review).
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented & organized with strong multitasking abilities