What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Designer position at Project Resources Group, Inc.?
About Project Resources Group (PRG)
As a leading provider of construction management, outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:
PRG is seeking a Fiber Designer to join our Texas team!
As a Fiber Optic OSP Designer, you will produce high-quality, constructible Outside Plant (OSP) engineering designs for FTTH and other fiber optic network deployments. In this hands-on role, you will create OSP design packages, including aerial and underground (UG) utility placements, and generate supporting documentation such as splice matrices and permit applications. Familiarity with MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) design and ISP (Inside Plant) is also beneficial, as you’ll occasionally support these areas.
Typical Responsibilities
We offer competitive hourly pay plus opportunity for overtime ($32-$36/hr) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
As a leading provider of construction management, outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:
- Back Office Processing
- Technical Support
- Network Infrastructure
- Engineering & Design
- Project and Program Management
- Outside Plant Damage Cost Recovery Services
PRG is seeking a Fiber Designer to join our Texas team!
As a Fiber Optic OSP Designer, you will produce high-quality, constructible Outside Plant (OSP) engineering designs for FTTH and other fiber optic network deployments. In this hands-on role, you will create OSP design packages, including aerial and underground (UG) utility placements, and generate supporting documentation such as splice matrices and permit applications. Familiarity with MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) design and ISP (Inside Plant) is also beneficial, as you’ll occasionally support these areas.
Typical Responsibilities
- Create comprehensive OSP fiber designs with clear constructible routes for aerial, micro-trenching, boring, and other installation types.
- Produce detailed design packages, including Fiber Construction Drawings (FCDs), Bill of Materials (BOM), Scope of Work (SOW), and Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) packages.
- Use GIS and fiber design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microstation, Arc, Esri, 3-GIS, QGIS, Arc, Vetro, Visio, or others to produce and update network designs.
- Develop and maintain accurate splice matrices to support fiber connectivity requirements.
- Draft permits for aerial and UG utility placement and manage ROW/easement requirements with local municipalities.
- Ensure design quality and troubleshoot design challenges through proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Coordinate with internal teams to finalize as-built documentation and ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
- Support efficient workflows by identifying design process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- At least three years of experience with FTTH infrastructure and OSP design including MxU designs
- Demonstrated expertise in OSP design tools such as AutoCAD, Microstation, 3-GIS, Vetro, Arc/Esri or other GIS systems.
- Proficiency in creating splice matrices, fiber connectivity plans, and understanding OSP configurations.
- Experience with permitting processes and ROW/easement requirements for OSP construction.
- Advanced knowledge of OSP architectures, fiber splicing techniques, and overall fiber network design.
- Experience in creating Bills of Materials (BOM) and performing material research for different OSP architectures.
- Familiarity with ISP/MDU design and the ability to apply ISP knowledge when needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Maps) for documentation and collaboration.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills.
We offer competitive hourly pay plus opportunity for overtime ($32-$36/hr) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan, with company match after 1 year
- Short-term disability coverage after 1 year
- Paid time off and holidays
- Additional rewards such as company-paid life insurance, and other supplemental insurances available.
Salary : $32 - $36