Fiber Engineer

Fiber Engineer Pay Range: $42/hour to $49/hour 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. 12+ month Contract Overview We are seeking a Fiber Network Engineer to support the design, documentation, and management of physical fiber optic infrastructure across a large-scale telecommunications network. This role focuses on outside plant (OSP) fiber design, route engineering, and network inventory management to support fiber-based services. The ideal candidate has experience in fiber network planning, GIS-based tools, and telecom infrastructure design, with strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across engineering, GIS, sales engineering, and field operations teams. Key Responsibilities • Design fiber routes for network services including point-to-point, ring, and path-diverse architectures • Develop fiber design schematics for new builds, relocations, and restoration projects • Plan and document fiber splicing and construction requirements for field implementation • Research and analyze existing network records, databases, and documentation to support fiber design and optimization • Maintain accurate fiber network inventory, including fiber routes, enclosures, conduit, and related assets • Update and manage fiber circuit and asset data in network inventory and database systems • Ensure accuracy of fiber usage and capacity tracking across systems • Collaborate with internal teams including Outside Plant (OSP), GIS, Sales Engineering, and Fiber Visualization teams • Support fiber relocation, restoration, and infrastructure modification projects • Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams • Prioritize and manage workload to meet project timelines and business needs • Support additional engineering and operational tasks as needed Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent telecom network experience • 3–7+ years of experience in fiber network design, OSP engineering, or telecom infrastructure • Strong understanding of fiber optic network design principles and outside plant engineering • Familiarity with GIS-based tools and mapping platforms • Experience working with network inventory or database management systems • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Visio • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the telecommunications industry • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms • Working knowledge of fiber network design standards and best practices • Experience supporting large-scale fiber network deployments or expansions Additional Information • Role reports to Engineering leadership • Works closely with OSP, GIS, Sales Engineering, and network visualization teams • Focus on accuracy, documentation, and network integrity across fiber infrastructure • Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment This position does not offer sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Also, not able to work C2C at this time.