What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optics Design Engineer FULL TIME (Trainee/Asst. Consultant) position at Fibersmith?
Join Our Mission to Expand High-Speed Internet
At Fibersmith, we’re passionate about helping telecom providers bring high-speed internet to more homes and businesses—driving connectivity and innovation across the country. Leveraging our engineering and network design expertise, along with our powerful Vision software platform, we empower clients to work more efficiently and broaden broadband access. Now, we’re looking for motivated individuals—from trainee to assistant consultant level—to join our growing team as Engineering Design Consultants.
What You’ll Do
- Create designs for new fiber and wireless construction projects.
- Optimize existing designs for cost-effectiveness and functionality.
- Develop accurate cost projections to guide decision-making, contracts, and construction.
- Generate field maps for staking and inspection.
- Gather and analyze data on poles, utilities, and other critical infrastructure.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, products, and technologies.
What We’re Looking For
- Tech-savviness: You’re comfortable with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software.
- Detail-oriented: You have a high level of accuracy and keep track of the small stuff.
- Adaptable: You’re flexible, resourceful, and great at solving problems on the fly.
- Up for adventure: You’re open to traveling up to 10-15% for industry events, customer visits, and more.
- Driven: You show initiative, eager to build a career in a fast-growing field.
(No experience with GIS or CAD? We can teach you!)
Bonus Points
- Familiarity with GIS software, CAD, Arc, or SQL
- Hands-on experience with Bills of Materials, Engineering Change Notices, or other engineering documentation
- Customer-facing skills—strong communication abilities with both customers and vendors
Ready to jumpstart your career and make a real impact? Fill out the application below and let’s get started on transforming connectivity together!
