Professional Engineer

Position Overview

As a Professional Engineer at Fibersmith, you’ll perform advanced engineering work related to broadband network projects, including plan review, design support, specifications, cost estimates, project documentation, and construction-related guidance. You’ll work with internal project teams, design consultants, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and support engineering plans, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
• Learn and utilize broadband design tools and platforms such as 3GIS, ESRI, AutoCAD, and related systems.
• Support the development of broadband network designs, including fiber routes, construction plans, and related deliverables.
• Conduct engineering calculations, technical reviews, and design evaluations to support project accuracy and feasibility.
• Affiliate with the integration of various project elements, including design, permitting, construction requirements, and client standards.
• Support feasibility studies, cost estimates, project planning, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Review survey reports, maps, blueprints, construction drawings, and other technical documents.
• Help identify design challenges, field constraints, and potential project risks.
• Provide recommendations to improve design accuracy, constructability, and project outcomes.
• Afford assistance with the preparation of plans, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Review project documentation for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with client expectations.
• Maintain clear and accurate engineering records, reports, and project files.
• Submit timesheets, expenses, and other required administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and coordination calls.
• Communicate technical information clearly to clients, contractors, project managers, and internal team members.
• Provide engineering guidance and support to Project Managers, Senior Design Consultants, and other internal staff.
• Present project concepts, technical findings, or recommendations as needed.
• Provide engineering support during construction planning and execution.
• Assist with technical questions related to field conditions, construction drawings, and project requirements.
• Learn broadband-specific construction practices, including fiber placement, splicing documentation, and outside plant design considerations.
• Advise leadership and project teams on design, construction, and program modifications as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer License in any engineering discipline.
• Strong engineering judgment and ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world infrastructure projects.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, clarity, and thoroughness in all work.
• Ability to review technical plans, drawings, reports, maps, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed, proactive, and willing to take ownership of assigned work.
• Professional demeanor when working with clients, contractors, vendors, and co-workers.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to job sites as assigned.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Experience with broadband, telecommunications, fiber optic networks, FTTH, utilities, civil infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, or construction-related engineering.
• Familiarity with fiber optic technology, GPON, EPON, outside plant construction, or splicing documentation.
• Experience with 3GIS, ESRI, AutoCAD, or similar design/mapping tools.
• Experience with feasibility studies, cost modeling, construction plans, specifications, or contract documents.

Why This Role Matters

Broadband infrastructure is essential to how people live, work, learn, and connect. As a Professional Engineer at Fibersmith, you’ll help ensure that network projects are thoughtfully designed, technically sound, and ready to support the communities that depend on them. If you are a licensed Professional Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in a growing and meaningful industry, we’d love to hear from you.