Fiber Engineer II (OSP)

Fiber Engineer II (OSP) — Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $90K benefits PTO sick time 401(k)

Manager's notes: Targeting strong fielding experience | Permitting is a plus

We’re looking for a Fiber Engineer II to help design, field, and deliver high-quality fiber network builds. This role blends engineering, field validation, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to expand reliable connectivity across communities.

What you’ll do

• Lead design and planning of complex OSP fiber routes, capacity planning, and deployment strategy

• Manage projects from planning through construction, testing, and turn-up

• Conduct field surveys along ROW and easements (aerial & underground assessments, pole inspections, clearance checks, substructure review)

• Document field findings with photos, sketches, and notes to support engineering and construction handoff

• Apply value engineering in the field to improve constructability and long-term network reliability

• Partner with construction, operations, NOC, and splicing teams to ensure successful deployments

• Troubleshoot network issues, analyze performance, and recommend improvements

• Maintain detailed design, testing, and project documentation

• Mentor junior engineers and support a collaborative engineering culture

What we’re looking for

• Associate degree in telecom, fiber engineering, or related field

• 5 years of fiber installation, network engineering, or telecom experience

• 2 years of leadership or mentoring experience

• Strong expertise in fiber systems, splicing, testing, and network architecture

• Experience with OSP field data collection and route validation

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or optical network design tools

• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites as needed

• Willingness to support on-call emergency network repairs

⭐ Certifications like CFOT or CFNT are a big plus.