Remote OSP Fiber Design Specialist

Cable ONE; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Remote access to premium channels

Vehicle provided for daily work

Free Cable One services

Job summary

Cable One is seeking an OSP Designer II to design broadband plant extensions and support construction teams. You will use CAD or GIS tools to prepare detailed design files and ensure compliance with Cable One standards.

Under supervision, you will read walkouts, update as-builts, and deliver complete design packets on schedule while learning new software and coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and outside plant teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years related experience.
• Experience in outside plan design, construction, or GIS preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS apps (ESRI, Schneider) following Cable One standards.
• Strong understanding of cable design and HFC/fiber symbology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design new and existing HFC plant extensions.
• Prepare base drafting and read walkout information.
• Update as-builts as construction is completed.
• Provide complete construction build packets with full design deliverables.
• Learn new software and adapt to new technology.
• Create fiber splicing matrices and Lightpath circuits.
• Ensure fiber availability and reinforcement planning.
• Design major plant upgrades.
• Prioritize multiple projects with accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Schneider design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cable One is seeking an OSP Designer II to design broadband plant extensions and support construction teams. You will use CAD or GIS tools to prepare detailed design files and ensure compliance with Cable One standards.

Under supervision, you will read walkouts, update as-builts, and deliver complete design packets on schedule while learning new software and coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and outside plant teams.