OSP Engineer, Memphis

About the Role

This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. Focuses on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes.
• Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers.
• Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations.
• Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates.
• Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate’s degree in engineering, geospatial technology, or scientific discipline.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings.
• Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings.
• Prior internship or project experience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure.
• Familiarity with fiber strand counts, duct banks, and standard OSP construction practices.
• Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits.