OSP Design Engineer

Clearwave Fiber

OSP Design Engineer responsible for design and cost estimates for Clearwave Fiber's OSP facilities. Supporting senior engineers and managing project financials and schedules.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform design and cost estimates for new-build and over-build of Clearwave Fiber's OSP facilities.
Utilize GIS-based field and drafting tools for field operations such as taking field notes and drafting.
Submit permits and obtain financial approval on given projects.
Support senior engineers in planning and managing schedules, and identify resource gaps.
Develop overall OSP system design for new developments and over-builds.
Prepare cost estimates, manage project financials, and perform financial true-ups.
Maintain detailed assignment documents of fiber projects and communicate with Facility Engineers.
Evaluate new OSP products and designs for implementation.
Assist in the preparation of the annual engineering budget.
Manage purchase orders and vendor invoices.
Initiate OSP work orders for construction.
Use CAD design software to produce fiber designs and bill of materials.
Forecast service demands to develop short, medium, and long-range plans.
Provide mapping technicians with updates on current new development land base.
Perform aerial plant engineering, including make ready and pole loading analysis.
Conduct engineering for OSP underground networks.
Prepare permits related to ROW, Railroad, and DOTs.
Perform QC work in the field.
Provide input on best practices, permit processes, construction methods, and telecom products.
Perform other related duties as assigned for effective departmental operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Outside Plant Engineering Design, Construction management, or OSP Field Inspector.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as give effective presentations to Supervisors and Managers.
Ability to constructively escalate problems and issues.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team of senior-level engineers and supervisors to develop solutions.
Intermediate knowledge of outside plant engineering and field design methods.
Intermediate understanding of telecom products and delivery methods to external customers.
Intermediate understanding of the permit process for city/county/DOT/Railroad permits.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Intermediate understanding of purchase orders and vendor invoices.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Visio, Excel, and Word.
Intermediate knowledge of drafting software.
Intermediate knowledge of 3GIS.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one.
Company contributions to HSA/HRA accounts and an FSA plan to cover your healthcare expenses.
Up to 20 days of paid time off in your first year, ensuring you have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Including short term bonus plans.
Generous 401(k) matching program, featuring immediate vesting.
Company-paid life insurance and voluntary options for dependents.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
Free Clearwave Fiber services for employees residing within the service footprint.
Access to Employee Assistance Plan and 24/7 Health Advocate services at no cost.
Employee Referral Program with rewards for bringing top talent to the team.
Ongoing career development opportunities and recognition programs.
Optional coverage with voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plans.

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Hard Skills & Tools

OSP designcost estimationaerial plant engineeringpole loading analysisfield design methodstelecom productspermit processdrafting softwarefinancial managementproject management

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsproblem escalationindependent workteam collaborationsolution development

Certifications

Associate degree in Mechanical EngineeringAssociate degree in Electrical EngineeringAssociate degree in Construction Management