Fiber Engineer
About The Position
The Fiber Engineer plans, designs, and analyzes outside plant (OSP) fiber facilities and networks, including feeder and distribution builds. The role reviews high-level and low-level designs and produces construction-ready engineering designs for major fiber deployment projects. It also supports construction activities, contractor and field coordination, job costing, expenditure tracking, construction budget coordination, project management, and right-of-way functions as needed. The successful candidate develops practical, cost-effective engineering solutions while exercising sound judgment and managing competing priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight. Gigapower encourages employees to adopt emerging technologies and use AI tools in their daily work; this role applies AI-enabled tools to improve design efficiency, reporting, cost analysis, and decision-making.
Requirements
- Experience in OSP fiber design, planning, and construction methodologies, including feeder and distribution network design.
- Demonstrated expertise in OSP design, OSP construction, OSP planning, and contractor oversight.
- Working knowledge of outside plant build, installation, testing, and maintenance practices.
- Experience with job costing, budgeting, and financial tracking on construction or engineering projects.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate multiple factors and develop practical engineering solutions.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and prioritize work to meet project and work deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering/GIS design tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted tools and technology to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
- Experience with fiber network design/GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, iQGeo, or similar OSP design software.
- Experience managing or supporting construction budgets and change order processes.
- Right-of-way coordination or permitting experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively pursuing licensure.
- Experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting, such as OTDR.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and analyze OSP fiber networks, including feeder and distribution facilities, for major fiber build projects.
- Review High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for constructability, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
- Produce detailed feeder and distribution engineering designs for large-scale fiber deployment and expansion projects.
- Support OSP construction activities, including contractor oversight and field coordination, to ensure designs are executed as intended.
- Conduct job costing and monitor project expenditures against authorized levels.
- Investigate cost overruns and variances and develop supplemental documentation and recommendations.
- Coordinate construction budgets and support project management activities as assigned.
- Support and, when required, manage right-of-way (ROW) functions and related compliance activities.
- Evaluate design, cost, and construction factors to develop practical solutions to project challenges.
- Use AI-enabled tools and technology to improve design efficiency, reporting, cost analysis, and decision-making.
