OSP Engineer I

UtiliSource is hiring an OSP Engineer I to design and verify fiber network plans from its local office. This is a Monday–Friday, in-office position supporting FTTH and outside plant projects through route design, field information review, constructability verification, and design documentation.

Candidates must have at least three years of OSP experience. Previous design experience is helpful but not required; candidates with strong field-based OSP experience may be considered and trained on the design process and software.

Site visits and out-of-state travel are very limited and only required when field verification or project support is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Design aerial and underground fiber networks based on project requirements, field data, and client standards.
• Review and verify OSP designs for accuracy, constructability, utility conflicts, and missing information.
• Develop routing plans, low-level designs, splice diagrams, construction sheets, and related project documentation.
• Review field notes, photographs, measurements, utility information, and existing infrastructure records.
• Confirm proposed routes, cable placement, structure locations, clearances, and connection points.
• Identify design conflicts and coordinate corrections with engineers, drafters, permitting teams, and field personnel.
• Update designs based on redlines, field findings, client changes, and QA/QC feedback.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and version control.
• Support occasional site visits to verify routing or resolve design questions.
• Travel out of state on rare occasions when required for project verification or support.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• At least three years of experience in an OSP, fiber construction, utility coordination, field engineering, or telecommunications role.
• Understanding of aerial and underground fiber network construction.
• Ability to read utility maps, construction prints, field notes, and OSP design documents.
• Ability to evaluate proposed designs for accuracy and real-world constructability.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with engineering, drafting, permitting, and field construction teams.
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn CAD, GIS, and OSP design software.
• Willingness to apply feedback and revise designs according to client and QA/QC standards.
• Must be local and able to work Monday–Friday in the office.
• Ability to complete occasional site visits and very limited out-of-state travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or reviewing FTTH and OSP fiber networks.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD/GIS platforms.
• Familiarity with NESC standards, permitting, utility coordination, splice planning, or as-built documentation.