Remote Fiber Optic Network Planner & Route Designer

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Fiber Optic Network Planner to join their fully remote engineering team. This role focuses on strategic design and planning of a growing fiber network, mapping routes, evaluating deployment strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will work with GIS/CAD tools to produce route maps, conduct feasibility studies, coordinate with vendors remotely, and support network expansion with accurate asset data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of fiber optic network planning or design.
• Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and network design tools.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic cable technologies, splicing, and installation best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in managing project timelines and coordinating with remote vendors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed network designs and route maps for new fiber deployments using GIS/CAD.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site surveys to identify efficient network paths.
• Collaborate with construction teams, permitting agencies, and stakeholders for project execution.
• Analyze network capacity needs and plan for growth and upgrades.
• Ensure plans comply with industry standards and local regulations.
• Manage and update the central fiber network database with accurate asset data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Fiber Optic Network Planner to join their fully remote engineering team. This role focuses on strategic design and planning of a growing fiber network, mapping routes, evaluating deployment strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will work with GIS/CAD tools to produce route maps, conduct feasibility studies, coordinate with vendors remotely, and support network expansion with accurate asset data.