Senior OSP Fiber Designer / Network Planning Engineer
Job Description
Senior OSP Fiber Designer / Network Planning Engineer
Remote | Lumen Network Transformation Program
Broadstaff | Supporting a Global Telecommunications Engineering Partner
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Contract / Long-Term Opportunity
Schedule: Full-Time
Are You a Problem Solver?
We're not looking for someone who simply follows a design process.
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex network puzzles.
Broadstaff is seeking a Senior OSP Fiber Designer / Network Planning Engineer to support one of the largest telecommunications network transformation and site consolidation programs in North America.
In this role, you'll work with complex carrier-grade transport networks, central offices, data centers, fiber infrastructure, and network migration projects. You'll be expected to evaluate existing network environments, develop creative migration strategies, and create fiber designs that enable the successful consolidation of large-scale telecommunications facilities.
If you're the type of engineer who thrives in complexity, enjoys making decisions, and can simplify challenging network problems, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
What We're Looking For Required Experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate:
Thinks independently
Learns new systems quickly
Is comfortable making decisions
Understands complex transport networks
Can solve problems without waiting for instructions
Thrives in fast-paced engineering environments
Views network challenges as puzzles to solve
This Position Is Probably NOT a Fit If...
Why This Opportunity?
This is a chance to work on some of the most complex telecommunications network transformation projects in the industry. You'll be part of a team responsible for planning and executing large-scale network migrations, central office exits, and transport infrastructure modernization efforts across North America.
About Broadstaff
Broadstaff specializes in staffing solutions for telecommunications, broadband, fiber optic, wireless, and power infrastructure projects nationwide. We partner with industry-leading organizations and connect top engineering talent with high-impact opportunities.
Apply today if you're the engineer people call when the network problem looks impossible.
Broadstaff | Supporting a Global Telecommunications Engineering Partner
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Contract / Long-Term Opportunity
Schedule: Full-Time
Are You a Problem Solver?
We're not looking for someone who simply follows a design process.
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex network puzzles.
Broadstaff is seeking a Senior OSP Fiber Designer / Network Planning Engineer to support one of the largest telecommunications network transformation and site consolidation programs in North America.
In this role, you'll work with complex carrier-grade transport networks, central offices, data centers, fiber infrastructure, and network migration projects. You'll be expected to evaluate existing network environments, develop creative migration strategies, and create fiber designs that enable the successful consolidation of large-scale telecommunications facilities.
If you're the type of engineer who thrives in complexity, enjoys making decisions, and can simplify challenging network problems, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop high-level and low-level fiber network designs
- Analyze existing carrier network infrastructure
- Create fiber migration and site consolidation plans
- Design complex splice schemes and routing solutions
- Support central office and data center network transformations
- Review field audit data and validate inventory records
- Utilize GIS and network inventory systems to develop designs
- Coordinate with engineers, planners, project managers, and field teams
- Identify project risks and propose practical solutions
- Support large-scale network modernization initiatives
What We're Looking For Required Experience
- 5+ years of OSP Fiber Design, Network Planning, or Telecommunications Engineering experience
- Experience designing carrier-grade fiber networks
- Strong understanding of fiber optic architecture and splice planning
- Experience with:
- ArcGIS
- 3GIS
- GIS Planning Platforms
- Network Inventory Systems
- Ability to interpret network records and engineering documentation
- Experience supporting network growth, migration, or consolidation projects
- Lumen / CenturyLink
- Level 3
- AT&T
- Verizon
- Cogent
- Zayo
- Windstream
- Google Fiber Backbone
- Utility Fiber Networks
- Long-Haul Transport Networks
- Central Office (CO) Infrastructure
- Data Center Fiber Networks
- DWDM Networks
- SONET Networks
- Service Grooming
- Fiber Route Planning
- Transport Network Design
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate:
Thinks independently
Learns new systems quickly
Is comfortable making decisions
Understands complex transport networks
Can solve problems without waiting for instructions
Thrives in fast-paced engineering environments
Views network challenges as puzzles to solve
This Position Is Probably NOT a Fit If...
- Your experience is limited to residential FTTH design
- You've only worked on drop fiber and service delivery projects
- You require detailed direction for daily tasks
- You're uncomfortable working through ambiguity
- You prefer repeating the same design process every day
Why This Opportunity?
This is a chance to work on some of the most complex telecommunications network transformation projects in the industry. You'll be part of a team responsible for planning and executing large-scale network migrations, central office exits, and transport infrastructure modernization efforts across North America.
About Broadstaff
Broadstaff specializes in staffing solutions for telecommunications, broadband, fiber optic, wireless, and power infrastructure projects nationwide. We partner with industry-leading organizations and connect top engineering talent with high-impact opportunities.
Apply today if you're the engineer people call when the network problem looks impossible.
