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Fiber Planning Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Assisting with fiber splice and identification records. * Create and modify CAD files documenting ... Four-year college degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience * Comprehensive ...

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

NA Regional Planner, Fiber

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

NA Regional Planner, Fiber

Concord, NC · On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

Role Purpose The NA Regional Planner, Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the North ... Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning ...

Communication Production Planning amp; Execution System Data Management Continuous Improvement ... Collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Engineering, and Sales in a fast ...

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COMPENTENCIES Inventory Accuracy & Control Production Planning & Execution Material Handling & Flow ... Engineering, and Sales in a fast-paced environment. · Demonstrates initiative to learn processes ...

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Fiber Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$68K - $104K/yr

Our Fiber Engineer works with large data sets and formal project planning over a long-term period of months, or years. Manages the inventory of the Zayo fiber network through database tracking of ...

Fiber Engineer II About the Job Cityside Fiber is seeking an experienced Fiber Engineer II to join ... Lead design and planning of complex fiber optic network installations, including route optimization ...

Lead the design and planning of complex fiber optic network deployments, including route ... Mentor and support junior Fiber Engineers with technical guidance and best practices * Perform ...

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How much do fiber planning engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for fiber planning engineer in the United States is $100,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fiber Planning Engineer vs Fiber Design Engineer?

AspectFiber Planning EngineerFiber Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in telecommunications or fiber opticsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in fiber optics or network design
Work EnvironmentField planning, network mapping, site surveysDesigning network layouts, technical drawings, and specifications
Employer & Industry UsageTelecom companies, network service providersTelecom firms, network infrastructure companies

Fiber Planning Engineers focus on planning and mapping fiber optic networks, including site surveys and route selection. Fiber Design Engineers concentrate on creating detailed network designs, technical drawings, and specifications. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications but differ mainly in their focus—planning versus detailed design within the fiber optic industry.

What states have the most Fiber Planning Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Fiber Planning Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Fiber Planning Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 35% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,259 per year, or $48.2 per hour.
Senior Fiber Network Planner - OSP (FTTP / PON / GIS)

Senior Fiber Network Planner - OSP (FTTP / PON / GIS)

Ziply Fiber

Everett, WA

$110K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Ziply Fiber rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 76 rated telecommunications companies


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Base Salary: <\/span><\/b><\/a>$110,434 to $162,000 annually DOE<\/span><\/span>
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Benefits:<\/span><\/b><\/span> Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.<\/span><\/span>
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Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. <\/span><\/span>
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As our state\-of\-the\-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.  <\/span><\/span>
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          The Senior Network Planning Engineer is responsible for the oversight, planning, budgeting, and project timing for network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business. The Senior Network Planning Engineer uses various inputs to determine the optimal network distribution solutions based on demand, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth. The Planner analyzes current demand, geospatial data, data analytics, and forecasts to determine and implement the best network solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Internal Tool Development & Maintenance: Designing, building, and enhancing tools that support Joint Use operations and compliance.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>System Implementation & Migration: Leading the rollout and transition of platforms like JU360, PowerApps, and integrations with Site Tracker, IQGEO, DPI, Qport, AldenOne, NJUNS, and others.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Program Management: Overseeing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for internal tool initiatives.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Metrics & Reporting: Developing dashboards and reports in Tableau and other platforms to track performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>KPI Tracking & SLT Presentations: Monitoring key performance indicators and presenting progress and insights to the Senior Leadership Team.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Process Optimization: Identifying gaps and opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data integrity.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Records & Compliance Oversight: Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.<\/b><\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>High school diploma or GED.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.<\/span>
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          o    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Access networks<\/span>
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          o    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>FTTP\/FTTN<\/span>
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          o    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>BBDLC network<\/span>
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          o    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ethernet Services<\/span>
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          o    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Customer Prem solutions<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>In\-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU\/SFU, and inside wiring solutions<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, and  <\/span>Active Ethernet solutions.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Understanding of CPE solutions<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Understanding of CAD based drawing systems.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau).<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Understand LEAN concepts.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job\-related field preferred.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Database skills which include creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL), preferred.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to work independently with minimal direction.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.<\/span>
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                   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines.<\/span>
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          Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.<\/span>
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          The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/span><\/i>
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          Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.<\/span>
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          Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi\-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.<\/span>
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          At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self\-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self\-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.<\/span>
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          Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non\-job\-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.<\/span><\/a>
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          Ziply Fiber requires a pre\-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre\-employment drug screening.<\/span><\/span>
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          Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.<\/span><\/span>
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