Remote OSP Project Engineer - Fiber Design

Lumos; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HSAs and FSAs

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Lumos seeks an OSP Project Engineer to plan and prepare drawings for construction of new, overhead, or underground links, cables, and conduits to optimize telecom facilities. The engineer selects cost-efficient routes and ensures network expansion across service regions.

The role focuses on real-world design, permitting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, hybrid role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ technical experience in OSP Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative—takes initiative to stay on-task and on-target.
• Fiber and telecommunications industry experience essential; familiarity with industry standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maps and drafts utilizing CAD & manual processes.
• Provides real-time direction to colleagues to meet project timelines & contractual obligations.
• Communicates and escalates contractual, technical, or scheduling requirements.
• Tracks and follows up on issues and actions with colleagues and vendors.
• Integrates innovations into design and engineering practices.
• Collaborates with Sales to develop tailored design solutions for potential customers.
• Oversees design-permitting vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Skills

CAD drafting

Project management

OSHA/NESC knowledge

MS Office

Communication

OSP construction

Permitting/site prep

Fiber mapping tools

Google Earth

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Lumos seeks an OSP Project Engineer to plan and prepare drawings for construction of new, overhead, or underground links, cables, and conduits to optimize telecom facilities. The engineer selects cost-efficient routes and ensures network expansion across service regions.

The role focuses on real-world design, permitting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, hybrid role with growth potential.