OSP Designer

Job Title: OSP Designer

Job Description

The OSP Designer develops and delivers detailed Outside Plant (OSP) fiber network designs that support telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role uses CAD, GIS, and automation tools to create accurate construction documents, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve design efficiency. The OSP Designer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, supports fiber routing and splicing design, and contributes to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design Outside Plant (OSP) fiber network layouts using CAD and GIS-based tools.
• Create detailed work prints, construction drawings, and permit packages for telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and permitting teams to align on project requirements and design standards.
• Produce supporting documentation including bills of materials, labor estimates, and other project deliverables.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and internal design standards.
• Utilize FME workflows and automation tools to support data transformation, improve design efficiency, and maintain data integrity.
• Apply Python or other scripting and coding languages to streamline design processes, automate repetitive tasks, and improve data accuracy.
• Support fiber design elements such as routing, fiber counts, assignments, and splicing schematics.
• Track design deliverables, manage priorities, and consistently meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with onboarding and training of junior team members by sharing best practices, tools, and design standards.
• Perform additional OSP design and drafting duties as assigned to support evolving project and business needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in telecommunications OSP design, drafting, or engineering.
• Proficiency in OSP design and drafting for fiber networks, including layout development and construction documentation.
• Experience using CAD and GIS-based tools to create network designs and associated drawings.
• Ability to develop detailed work prints, construction drawings, and permit packages for telecom infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to OSP design and construction.
• Hands-on experience with FME workflows or similar automation tools for data transformation and design efficiency.
• Practical experience using Python or other scripting and coding languages to automate design tasks and improve data accuracy.
• Knowledge of fiber design fundamentals including routing, fiber counts, assignments, and splicing schematics.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Engineering, GIS, Drafting, or a similar discipline is preferred.
• Experience in utility design and OSP design within telecommunications projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, and permitting.
• Ability to support the onboarding and training of junior team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, compliant design documentation.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Work Environment

The OSP Designer works in a professional, technology-driven environment focused on telecommunications infrastructure and fiber network design. The role relies heavily on CAD and GIS-based tools, as well as FME workflows and scripting languages such as Python, to create and automate detailed OSP designs. Work typically follows standard business hours, with the need to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Collaboration with engineering, construction, and permitting teams is a regular part of the role, fostering a team-oriented culture that emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in design processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.41/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $34 - $38