Senior OSP Fiber Construction Engineer

GCS Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks an experienced OSP Engineer to support design, planning, and engineering of advanced fiber optic deployments across multiple markets. Involved in construction, you will oversee planning, execution, and delivery from concept through completion, designing OSP fiber routes and network infrastructure.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and program management teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining GIS records and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OSP fiber construction, telecommunications, or network deployment.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic network infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber deployment practices.
• Understanding of permitting, right-of-way, and construction processes.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment of fiber optic network construction projects.
• Manage engineering firms, construction contractors, and external vendors.
• Review project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Develop construction drawings and engineering packages.
• Create fiber assignments, splicing plans, and route documentation.
• Support permitting and utility coordination efforts.
• Perform capacity planning and network analysis.
• Collaborate with construction teams during deployment.
• Maintain GIS records and as-built documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with industry and company standards.
• Coordinate permitting, construction activities, and project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Track project progress and provide stakeholder updates.
• Support network acceptance, testing, and operational handoff.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management teams.

Job description

GCS Recruitment seeks an experienced OSP Engineer to support design, planning, and engineering of advanced fiber optic deployments across multiple markets. Involved in construction, you will oversee planning, execution, and delivery from concept through completion, designing OSP fiber routes and network infrastructure.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and program management teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining GIS records and as-built documentation.