ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Fiber Design Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SRI Telecom

OSP Planning & Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$31/hr

Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints. * Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed. * Maintain regular attendance and perform ...

SRI

OSP Planning & Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints. * Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed. * Maintain regular attendance and perform ...

IQ Fiber

OSP Designer

Clearwater, FL · On-site

Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed; support specialists and senior leadership with fiber design documents. * All other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * High school ...

IQ Fiber

OSP Designer

Clearwater, FL · On-site

Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed; support specialists and senior leadership with fiber design documents. * All other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * High school ...

IQ Fiber, LLC

NY · On-site

Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed; support specialists and senior leadership with fiber design documents. Required Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year of OSP ...

Loop Internet

GIS & Compliance Specialist I

Rochester, NY · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

The GIS & Compliance Specialist Iworks in tandem with Outside Plant Engineers, Field Engineers, and ... Create and design splice packages using our fiber management system. * Troubleshoot fiber and ...

Fiber Communications LLC

Be Seen First

Experienced Fiber Optic Splicer

Northern Virginia, VA · On-site

$40K - $100K/yr

... design, and industry-standard construction practices. · Hands-on experience with fusion-splicing ... Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing. · FOA CFOS/T: Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer - Joint Use

Ohio City, OH · On-site +1

... specialists, construction teams, and other engineering professionals to ensure projects meet ... Design and support aerial and underground OSP fiber projects , with a primary focus on joint-use ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsTechnology JobsTelecommunications JobsTelecommunications Engineer JobsFiber Design Specialist Jobs

Fiber Design Specialist information

See salary details

$20.5K

$53.9K

$97K

How much do fiber design specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for fiber design specialist in the United States is $53,925.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fiber Design Specialist vs Fiber Optic Technician?

AspectFiber Design SpecialistFiber Optic Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., FOA certifications), technical degreesCertifications like FOA certifications, hands-on training
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, planning sessions, project developmentField installation, testing, troubleshooting
Industry UsageDesign and planning of fiber networksInstallation and maintenance of fiber networks

The Fiber Design Specialist focuses on planning, designing, and engineering fiber optic networks, often working in offices. In contrast, the Fiber Optic Technician handles installation, testing, and troubleshooting in the field. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in daily tasks and work environments.

What is a fiber design specialist?

A fiber design specialist is a professional who develops and optimizes fiber optic cable layouts and configurations for telecommunications and data transmission networks. They use technical knowledge of fiber optics, network requirements, and design software to ensure efficient and reliable fiber infrastructure. This role often requires understanding industry standards and may involve collaboration with engineers and project managers.

What are popular job titles related to Fiber Design Specialist jobs?

For Fiber Design Specialist jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Fiber Design Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,925 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

OSP Planning & Design Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

SRI Telecom
Telecommunications • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about SRI Telecomexternal

$31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Planning and Design Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (4 days in office)
Salary: $28.00-$30.00/hr.
Benefits: SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as paid vacation, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, HSA and others!
Description of Role:
SRI Telecom is seeking a Planning and Design Engineer with an understanding of OSP mapping (reading and/or drafting) experience to contribute to all areas of outside plant (OSP) design. The successful consultant will be responsible for updating databases for tracking the acceptance of a job, the issuance of a design to a design contractor, tracking the receipt of the fielding, and QC acceptance. You will also provide cost estimating, reserve fiber wavelengths and other milestone related objectives.
Tasks:
  • Review designs for OSP and ISP Fiber layouts, including Patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.
  • Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs.
  • Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.
  • Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.
  • Identify efficiency gains in current processes and create technical documentation.
  • Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints.
  • Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed.
  • Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties.

Skills & Responsibilities:
  • Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS is required.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred
  • Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics
  • Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks is a must
  • Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically is a must
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Must be able to work independently and without supervision
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members

Location: Houston, TX 77040

Apply