Senior OSP Engineer - Fiber Design Lead

Switch; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior OSP Engineer to lead and optimize fiber infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. The role requires expert OSP design, cabling, and routing across large campuses, with coordination of external consultants and cross-functional teams.

The candidate will develop design standards, drive testing and inspection protocols, and ensure compliance with codes and industry best practices while supporting a flexible work arrangement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of OSP fiber infrastructure for hyperscale data centers.
• 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; maintain testing standards for OLTS, OTDR and power meters.
• Collaborate with internal teams, carriers, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

OSP design

Fiber cabling

Data center routing

Carrier connectivity

Project leadership

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

BICSI RCDD or equivalent certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

SmartSheet

MS Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior OSP Engineer to lead and optimize fiber infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. The role requires expert OSP design, cabling, and routing across large campuses, with coordination of external consultants and cross-functional teams.

The candidate will develop design standards, drive testing and inspection protocols, and ensure compliance with codes and industry best practices while supporting a flexible work arrangement in a fast-paced environment.