OSP Designer II

About the role

Join our team as an OSP Designer II on the Fiber Design & Implementation team in our Charlotte, NC office. You'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

As an OSP Designer II, you will be responsible for planning, designing, documenting, and permitting proposed new outside plant FTTx build-outs. This role involves producing high-quality deliverables for buried, underground, and aerial fiber applications as part of the Fiber Design & Implementation team.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
• Creates and reviews fiber assignments (schematics), high-level designs, and low-level designs.
• Communicates with project managers, permitting team, and field personnel to produce accurate deliverables in accordance with deadlines, client expectations, and JSI standards.
• Continuously improves job-related tasks and processes, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Completes other tasks as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in telecom engineering and design is required.
• Working knowledge of GIS, including ArcGIS/QGIS/Google Earth, etc.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD-based software.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for Telecom/FFTx OSP construction.
• Must possess intermediate skills in basic programs like Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly organized, self-starter, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior time management and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in engineering, GIS, or a related field is desired.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($30.00 - $33.00 / hour) + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.