Pre-Sales Engineer

Quanta Services•San Jose, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

FiberTel is hiring a Pre-Sales Engineer for our San Jose, CA location. A Pre‑Sales Engineer specializing in fiber‑optic telecommunications who partners with sales, engineering, and construction teams to design, validate, and price fiber network solutions. Provides technical expertise for OSP (aerial & underground) and ISP environments, ensuring proposed builds are feasible, cost‑accurate, and aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
Experience working with telecommunication providers in the Bay Area
Strong communication and customer‑facing skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into business‑friendly language
Ability to accurately model costs and risk assessment
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and applicable Engineering programs.
Good Written and oral communication.
You’re the person who can explain: “Yes, we can build here.” “Here’s the route and cost.” “Here’s why aerial is cheaper but underground is required in this segment.” “Here’s the timeline and permitting impact.”

Responsibilities

Develop high‑level fiber network designs, including route selection, fiber counts, splice points, and construction methods for aerial and underground OSP builds.
Conduct desktop and field evaluations to determine constructability, pole availability, duct capacity, and environmental or permitting constraints.
Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOMs, labor breakdowns, and construction budgets for proposed fiber builds.
Participate in customer meetings to gather requirements, present technical solutions, and provide expert guidance on fiber architecture and deployment options.
Perform on‑site assessments to validate routes, identify obstacles, and confirm aerial/underground construction methods.
Work closely with OSP engineers, construction managers, permitting teams, and GIS/CAD groups to ensure proposed solutions are accurate and executable.
Produce high‑level designs (HLDs), route maps, technical proposals, and engineering summaries for customer bids and RFP responses.
Identify potential construction risks, permitting delays, and regulatory requirements impacting project scope or timeline.