Senior OSP Engineer

Switch; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior OSP Engineer to lead fiber infrastructure design for hyperscale data centers. You will supervise external consultants, develop design standards, and guide routing, resiliency, and documentation across complex projects with internal teams, carriers, and contractors.

You will ensure compliance with codes and requirements while advancing cost, speed, quality, and consistency across sites. Remote applicants within registered states are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; BICSI RCDD, OSP Designer, or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of OSP fiber design experience including cabling, pathways, handholes, manholes, and entrance facilities.
• Strong understanding of OSP infrastructure for data centers and large campuses, including carrier connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of OSP fiber infrastructure (cabling, pathways, ducts, handholes, manholes, entrance facilities).
• Supervise external engineering consultants to ensure designs meet standards.
• Develop and maintain OSP design standards, processes, and documentation for hyperscale data centers.
• Develop campus site selection criteria and requirements; maintain testing standards (OLTS, OTDR, power meters).
• Act as SME guiding design decisions, routing, resiliency, and infrastructure strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams, carriers, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and contractors throughout projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks; conduct site visits for assessments, design reviews, and coordination.

Skills

OSP design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

BICSI RCDD / OSP Designer certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

SmartSheet

MS Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role: Senior OSP Engineer

As a Senior OSP Engineer at Switch, you will be part of a world-class team that operates in excellence, delivering mission-critical solutions that redefine what’s possible in AI, cloud and enterprise data center needs. Your work will directly impact the future of technology and the sustainable growth of the Internet.

Lead the design and implementation of OSP fiber infrastructure, including fiber optic cabling, pathways, duct banks, handholes, manholes, and entrance facilities for critical facilities.

Supervise external engineering consultants to ensure OSP designs meet Switch and industry standards.

Develop and maintain OSP design standards, processes, and documentation for hyperscale data centers.

Develop standard campus site selection criteria and requirements

Develop and maintain OLTS, OTDR and power meter testing standards to ensure optical loss budgets are met.

Act as a subject matter expert in OSP fiber infrastructure, guiding design decisions, routing, resiliency, and infrastructure strategy.

Collaborate with internal teams, carriers, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Identify and mitigate risks independently while supporting team members in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Conduct site visits for assessments, route evaluations, design reviews, consultant selection, and construction support.

Ensure OSP designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and jurisdictional requirements.

Present technical papers and design concepts to leadership, customers, and peers.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost, speed, quality, resiliency, and consistency across data center sites.

What We're Looking For:

Innovators & Builders – You see challenges as opportunities and thrive in uncharted territories.

High-Performance Thinkers – You have a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for pushing the envelope. You thrive in high impact environments where execution is key.

Integrity-Driven Leaders – You operate with honor, responsibility, and purpose, recognizing that the energy you put out into the world will return to you.

Tech Pioneers – You understand the power of technology to change the world and want to be at the forefront of that transformation.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; BICSI RCDD, OSP Designer, or equivalent industry certification preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of OSP fiber design experience, including fiber optic cabling, underground pathways, duct banks, handholes, manholes, and entrance facilities.

Strong understanding of OSP infrastructure used in data center and large campus environments, including diverse routing, pathway design, and carrier connectivity.

Previous experience with hyperscale datacenters preferred.

Proficient in reviewing and approving OSP fiber designs, construction drawings, submittals, and specifications.

Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and manage external design consultants.

Skilled in developing and maintaining Basis of Design documentation, OSP design standards, details, and specification templates.

Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and communications system layouts during master planning.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on high standards and continuous improvement.

Proficient in design and project tools including Bluebeam, Excel, SmartSheet, MS Office, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Willingness to travel for site assessments, design reviews, and coordination with AHJs, vendors, and project stakeholders (less than 25% travel expected).

Why Switch?

A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment

Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive

Job Security & Career Stability – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides medical plan options of comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to build foundational skills in data center infrastructure design and grow within a high-impact engineering team, we want to hear from you.

Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.