OSP Design Engineer III

Utilities One is looking for an OSP Design Engineer III to join our fast-growing Engineering Division and support the delivery of fiber network design projects across multiple markets nationwide.

This is a full-time, office-based role in our Nashville, Tennessee office, ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. As an OSP Design Engineer III, you will take ownership of complex outside plant (OSP) fiber network designs from planning through completion, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of design quality and compliance are consistently met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and optimization of large-scale FTTH/FTTP fiber optic networks, ensuring compliance with client requirements, permitting constraints, budget goals, and engineering best practices;
• Oversee and review High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), providing technical guidance and approvals for route proposals, splice point placement, and network architecture;
• Manage advanced GIS and CAD workflows including data validation, integration, and QA/QC across multiple platforms such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Katapult, and Google Earth;
• Supervise and mentor junior design engineers, ensuring quality control, adherence to standards, and skill development across the OSP engineering team;
• Coordinate across departments and stakeholders (survey, permitting, GIS, construction, and project management) to lead technical discussions, remove project blockers, and ensure alignment from design through construction;
• Analyze and resolve complex field conflicts and design issues discovered during aerial and underground surveys, proposing cost-effective and compliant alternatives;
• Ensure full compliance with NESC/NEC codes, state and local regulations, and client-specific design standards, proactively managing risk and constructability concerns;
• Serve as a subject matter expert in fiber optic network design, contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and best practices;
• Lead technical design reviews, audits, and sign-offs, ensuring consistency, constructability, and long-term scalability of the network infrastructure.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in OSP fiber network engineering and design;
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects across multiple markets or utility types;
• Deep knowledge of FTTH, centralized and distributed split architecture, and hybrid tap models;
• Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, IQGeo, Vetro, 3-GIS, Katapult, or similar engineering software;
• Strong understanding of permitting workflows, jurisdictional design standards, and constructability best practices;
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and project tracking skills;
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and communication skills in remote or hybrid team environments;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, GIS, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing for major carriers such as AT&T, Lumen, Verizon, or Frontier;
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis, easement research, and joint-use coordination;
• Experience supporting BEAD, RDOF, or other grant-funded broadband initiatives;
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (a plus, not required).

• Long-term, career-track employment with growth opportunities into technical or leadership roles;
• Competitive compensation with weekly pay;
• Full-time, office-based position with excellent working conditions;
• A modern, well-equipped office designed to support focus, collaboration, and productivity;
• Friendly and professional colleagues who value teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support;
• Access to impactful projects across the country;
• Collaborative and fast-paced culture focused on quality, innovation, and performance.