Civil OSP Design Engineer – Specialist

AECOM

Civil OSP Design Engineer specializing in telecommunications infrastructure design at AECOM. Focusing on underground conduit systems and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Conshohocken • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and reviewing underground conduit systems for fiber optic networks, utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D and other relevant tools. Proficient in utility coordination, permitting processes, and providing engineering support during construction activities.

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Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProficiency With Autodesk Civil 3DExperience With OSP DesignUtility Coordination KnowledgeExperience With Fiber Optic Network Architecture

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Hard Skills

Underground Conduit System DesignCivil Infrastructure DesignUtility Conflict AnalysisQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatingConstructability ReviewsDigital Terrain ModelingEngineering Drawing InterpretationTelecommunications EngineeringModel-Based Design Workflows

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADArcGISBluebeam RevuBentley OpenRoadsSpatialNetIQGeoMicrosoft ExcelSmartsheetLiDARSurvey Integration

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications StandardsNECNESCDOTUtility Accommodation PoliciesHyperscale ProjectsBroadband ProjectsMunicipal ProjectsUtility ProjectsData Center Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the planning, design, and quality assurance of telecommunications outside plant infrastructure programs
Design and modeling of underground conduit systems supporting fiber optic networks
Develop and review underground OSP designs for fiber optic network deployments
Design conduit systems, duct banks, manholes, handholes, roadway crossings, and utility corridors
Perform route evaluation and constructability assessments
Support the development of construction drawings, profile sheets, details, and permit packages
Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D to develop and review alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, and utility models
Perform technical reviews of Civil OSP design packages
Coordinate with utility owners, municipalities, transportation agencies, and permitting authorities
Provide engineering support during construction activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D
Experience with civil infrastructure, utility design, telecommunications engineering, or OSP design
Technical Skills: Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Bluebeam Revu, Bentley OpenRoads, SpatialNet, IQGeo, or equivalent OSP platforms, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Utility conflict analysis tools, and Digital engineering and model-based design workflows
Experience designing underground conduit systems and telecommunications infrastructure
Working knowledge of utility coordination, permitting processes, and right-of-way requirements
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Experience supporting hyperscale, broadband, municipal, utility, or data center projects
Understanding of underground utility engineering, subsurface utility coordination, and utility conflict analysis
Experience with LiDAR, survey integration, and digital terrain modeling
Familiarity with NEC, NESC, DOT, utility accommodation policies, and telecommunications industry standards
Knowledge of fiber optic network architecture and OSP construction practices
Experience performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and constructability reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work options
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Employee stock purchase plan