OSP Engineer - FTTH (Remote)

We are seeking multiple experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Engineers to support the planning, design, construction, and delivery of fiber optic network infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) engineering expertise, project management capabilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering telecommunications network deployments on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer FTTH network infrastructure, including feeder, distribution, and drop fiber networks.
• Develop construction-ready OSP designs, route plans, splice schematics, and permitting packages.
• Manage multiple fiber network deployment projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, utility companies, and local jurisdictions to support project execution.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Review engineering drawings and construction documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Support permitting, easement acquisition, right-of-way coordination, and utility pole attachment processes.
• Conduct virtual reviews of field assessments and site survey data to validate network designs and identify construction challenges.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with GIS, network planning, construction, and operations teams to optimize network expansion strategies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and telecommunications industry requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, forecasts, and executive-level updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or a related technical field;equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of OSP engineering experience within the telecommunications industry.
• 3+ years of hands-on FTTH network design and deployment experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing fiber infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of OSP construction methods, fiber optic network architecture, and telecommunications engineering principles.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of permitting, right-of-way processes, utility coordination, and pole attachment applications.
• Proficiency with GIS, CAD, or telecommunications design software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Availability to work standard Pacific Time Zone business hours.
• Note: Flexibility and a willingness to step outside of the defined role at times is essential in this position.

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Corporate Compliance, Documentation, Easements, Engineering Drawing, Forecasting, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Safety Engineering, Schematics, Site Evaluation, Software Design, Status Reports, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Telecommunications Standards, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills undefined: TekCom Resources, Inc.