OSP Planner Engineer (FTTH)

MasTec Communications Group•Hoover, AL

5d•$35 - $40

About The Position

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services. At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless. Byers Engineering, a MasTec company, is seeking a full-time experienced OSP Planner Engineer with strong Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) design experience to support the planning, engineering, and documentation of outside plant networks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with desktop GIS tools (QGIS or ArcGIS Pro), a solid understanding of aerial and underground construction methods, and familiarity with right-of-way (ROW) permitting processes. This role will support network expansion projects from conceptual design through construction handoff.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in OSP Engineering, with specific experience in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network planning.
Proficiency in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro for OSP design and mapping.
Strong understanding of underground (trenching, boring, conduit systems) and aerial (pole attachments, make-ready considerations) construction methods.
Knowledge of ROW permitting, including local, state, or utility-specific requirements.
Ability to interpret utility maps, as-builts, landbase data, and field notes.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Experience working with engineering standards, construction specifications, and OSP design guidelines.
Possess STRONG communication & PEOPLE skills
Strong language skills are required, both oral & written
Show a “sense of urgency” to get the job done to meet all due dates
Follow-up with our customer and provide a status of any and all assigned work
Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a telecommunications OSP designer
Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening
Work in a virtual TEAM environment
Work a schedule that parallels the hours of the work schedule of our customer

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NESC codes and local construction regulations.
Experience with fiber management systems or OSP design tools (e.g., 3-GIS, Vetro, OSPInsight).
Knowledge of municipal permitting portals and utility coordination processes.
Prior experience supporting FTTH network builds at scale.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed OSP/FTTH designs, including fiber routing, splice plans, and network layouts.
Create and update GIS-based design maps using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro.
Evaluate field data, as-built records, and surveys to produce accurate design packages.
Apply established underground and aerial construction best practices, including NESC design considerations and ROW, easement and encroachment permitting requirement.
Review vendor/contractor deliverables for completeness and compliance with engineering standards.
FTTH – GPON Network components and various architectures (consolidated, distributed, etc.).
Maintain project documentation and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.