Outside Plant Engineer

Overview

Design and engineer FTTH networks, handling GIS/CAD, pole loading, permitting, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• gis design
• cad drafting
• pole loading
• permit submissions
• qa/qc review
• field support

Tasks

-Conduct aerial route assessments, pole audits, and attachment feasibility evaluations. -Respond to comments, revisions, or requests from permitting authorities. -Perform QA/QC reviews of internal and vendor deliverables. -Ensure accuracy between GIS source data and CAD deliverables through established QC workflows. -Maintain accurate design records, engineering logs, markups, and as-built documentation. -Identify make-ready requirements for utility poles and related infrastructure. -Provide engineering support during construction to resolve field changes or design conflicts. -Prepare and submit complete pole loading packages and justification reports. -Prepare and submit permit packages for aerial, underground, DOT, railroad, and municipal agencies. -Develop comprehensive FTTH network designs, including feeder, distribution, and drop routes using GIS and CAD platforms. -Draft construction drawings, plan & profile sheets, and detailed design exhibits using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent CAD software. -Perform pole loading analysis using tools such as O-Calc Pro, SpidaCalc, or Katapult. -Prepare high-level (HLD), low-level (LLD), and construction-ready engineering packages. -Create and maintain GIS-based design datasets using platforms such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS. -Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including NESC standards. -Coordinate design and permitting activities with construction teams, project managers, field survey crews, and external engineering vendors. -Perform fiber routing, cable sizing, splice planning, and optimization based on field conditions, cost, and constructability. -Collaborate with utilities, contractors, and field teams to resolve conflicts and discrepancies. -Adhere to company engineering standards, templates, and workflows. -Participate in design review meetings and contribute to continuous process improvement. -Assess pole capacity, clearance compliance, and NESC/GO95/utility-specific requirements.

Requirements

• autocad
• gis
• bachelor’s
• ftth
• 3+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience designing in rural, suburban, and urban environments -This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time. -Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. -Familiarity with utility coordination, traffic control plans, environmental permitting, and easement review -Hands-on experience with proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) -Experience with field survey systems (IKE, Katapult, Trimble, LiDAR) -This role requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time for activities such as training, field validation, or vendor coordination. -Experience with pole loading analysis tools (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, Katapult, or similar) -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS, Telecommunications, or related field. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Understanding of permitting requirements (DOT, railroad, pole attachment, municipal) -Strong competency in aerial engineering, including make-ready assessments and NESC compliance -3+ years of experience in OSP fiber engineering, FTTH network design, or utility telecom engineering -Ability to interpret ROW plats, utility maps, construction drawings, and survey data -Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel -Knowledge of FTTH architectures, fiber construction methods, and typical OSP materials -This position requires the ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment. -Prior involvement with vendor management or QA/QC of outsourced engineering deliverables

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Benefits

-Base pay is paid at an annual salary rate. The range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000 depending on experience. -This position has the potential for a discretionary annual bonus of 5%. -Dental and vision options. -401(k) with match. -Paid Life Insurance, medical plans, PTO, holidays.

About Vero Networks

-Building private fiber networks for underserved school districts and expanding into carriers and data centers. -Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company designs, builds, owns, and operates fiber infrastructure, including dark fiber, lit fiber, FTTH, and private networks. -Acquiring preferred-equity funding and driving organic growth through strategic projects and acquisitions. -Supporting a broad spectrum of users, including educational institutions, government entities, wireless carriers, hyperscalers, enterprises, and residential customers. -Operating multiple brands: Vero Fiber Networks, Vero Broadband, Glass Roots Construction, Clearnetworx, Deeply Digital, and FastTrack Communications, leveraging cross-vertical capabilities. -Completing seven U.S. military base fiber builds and maintaining a large-scale network for advanced workloads. -Strategically blending greenfield builds with acquisitions to address underserved communities and bridge digital divides.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be authorized to work in the united states without employer sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-must pass a standard background check upon offer.