OSP Fiber Designer/GIS Specialist - FTTH Drafter AA

Broadstaff

  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    This is a production-focused design role ideal for experienced fiber professionals who can ramp quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking experienced FTTH Fiber Designers to support a large-scale, federally funded rural fiber expansion program.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMadison, WI (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    About the Opportunity
    We are seeking experienced FTTH Fiber Designers to support a large-scale, federally funded rural fiber expansion program. This is one of the largest fiber infrastructure initiatives in the company’s history, with aggressive build timelines and strong production expectations.

    This is a production-focused design role ideal for experienced fiber professionals who can ramp quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities
    Receive completed designs and field redlines
    Update and correct network designs
    Incorporate construction redlines
    Create as-built documentation
    Perform design corrections and adjustments
    Run ETL/validation processes
    Review for critical errors before submitting downstream
    Maintain GIS records and database accuracy
    Utilize ArcGIS Pro (Arc Pro) for fiber network design and mapping
    Follow established engineering and design standards
    Collaborate with Senior Engineers on assigned territories
    Transition to independent design production within 4–6 weeks

    Required Qualifications

    • 3+ years of direct FTTH design experience or Telecom GIS (fiber-to-the-home required)

    • Hands-on experience using ArcGIS Pro

    • Strong understanding of outside plant (OSP) fiber network design

    • Experience meeting production-based design metrics

    • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

    • Must provide home office equipment (laptop, dual monitors, reliable high-speed internet)

    Preferred Experience

    • Rural broadband expansion projects (RDOF, BEAD, or similar federally funded programs)

    • ISP or telecom engineering firm background

    • Experience supporting large-scale fiber builds

    What This Role Is Not
    This position is not suited for:

    • HFC-only designers

    • Dark fiber/transport-only designers

    • Entry-level or junior designers needing extensive training

    • CAD-only backgrounds without GIS experience

    Work Environment

    • 100% Remote (any U.S. time zone)

    • 40 hours per week

    • Fast interview process

    • Immediate hiring need

    Why Apply?

    • Work on one of the largest rural fiber expansion programs in the U.S.

    • Join a high-performing engineering team

    • Competitive contract compensation

    • Fully remote flexibility


    If you are an experienced FTTH designer who thrives in a production-driven environment and can ramp quickly, we encourage you to apply today.

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