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Sigma Technologies Ltd

OSP Field Designer

Benton, AR · On-site

Execute OSP fiber designs for telecommunications projects, including FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, and general OSP fiber design. * Perform 2-D civil drafting and design using CAD ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Splice fiber optic drops and pigtails using a core alignment splicing machine; repair underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops from the distribution vault to the ...

Sigma Technologies

OSP Field Designer

Conway, AR

Execute OSP fiber designs for telecommunications projects, including FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, and general OSP fiber design. * Perform 2-D civil drafting and design using CAD ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

Dover, DE · On-site

$25 - $29.75/hr

Splice fiber optic drops and pigtails using a core alignment splicing machine; repair underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops from the distribution vault to the ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Splice fiber optic drops and pigtails using a core alignment splicing machine; repair underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops from the distribution vault to the ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$23.75 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Execute repairs on underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops between the distribution vault and the premise NID * Install, maintain, and troubleshoot OSP distribution ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

Charleston, SC · On-site

$23.75 - $28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Execute repairs on underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops between the distribution vault and the premise NID * Install, maintain, and troubleshoot OSP distribution ...

IQ Fiber

Fiber Splicer Technician

Dover, DE · On-site

$25 - $29.75/hr

Splice fiber optic drops and pigtails using a core alignment splicing machine; repair underground drop pipes, re-pull underground fiber drops, and splice drops from the distribution vault to the ...

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

OSP Field Designer

Conway, AR · On-site

Execute OSP fiber designs for telecommunications projects, including FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, and general OSP fiber design. * Perform 2-D civil drafting and design using CAD ...

Backbone Fiber

Lead Fiber Install Technician

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Fiber Install Technician * Hourly Pay Range: $25 - $35 * Comprehensive benefits package with ... From underground installation to network testing, we specialize in delivering scalable solutions ...

Sigma Technologies

OSP Field Designer

Benton, AR

Execute OSP fiber designs for telecommunications projects, including FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, and general OSP fiber design. * Perform 2-D civil drafting and design using CAD ...

VERITA TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Fiber Splicer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$24 - $28.50/hr

This role is responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fiber optic networks in both aerial and underground environments. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented ...

Total Highspeed

Directional Drill Operator

Nixa, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work with an equipment Ground-hand to place conduit and fiber underground setting handholes and completing tie ins. * Use equipment to install grounding rods and anchors. * Ability to follow ...

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How much do fiber underground jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for fiber underground in the United States is $27.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fiber underground technician?

Fiber Underground jobs involve the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables that are laid underground to provide high-speed internet and telecommunications services. Workers in these roles may operate specialized machinery to dig trenches, lay conduit, pull fiber optic cables, and ensure proper connections and signal testing. Safety, accuracy, and knowledge of local regulations are essential, as these cables are often installed near other utilities. These jobs are critical for expanding broadband infrastructure and supporting reliable digital communication.

What is the difference between Fiber Underground vs Fiber Splicer?

AspectFiber UndergroundFiber Splicer
Primary RoleInstalling and burying fiber optic cables undergroundJoining and splicing fiber optic cables to ensure connectivity
Required SkillsKnowledge of trenching, safety protocols, and underground installationPrecision fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, underground trenches, outdoor environmentsIndoor splice labs, field locations, outdoor sites
CertificationsOSHA safety training, trenching certificationsFiber splicing certifications (e.g., FOA, ETA)

Fiber Underground workers focus on installing fiber cables underground, often involving trenching and safety procedures. Fiber Splicers specialize in connecting and testing fiber optic cables to ensure optimal performance. Both roles are essential in fiber optic network deployment but differ in their specific tasks and skill sets.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a fiber underground technician?

To thrive as a Fiber Underground Technician, you need a solid understanding of fiber optic installation, cable splicing, and underground utility locating, often supported by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with tools like fusion splicers, OTDR testers, and GIS mapping systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork are critical soft skills for success in this field. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient installation and maintenance of underground fiber networks, minimizing service disruptions and safeguarding infrastructure.

What does fiber underground do?

A Fiber Underground technician installs, maintains, and repairs underground fiber optic cables used for high-speed internet and telecommunications. The job involves working outdoors, often in confined spaces or trenches, and requires knowledge of cable splicing, safety procedures, and the use of specialized tools. Certifications in fiber optics and a good understanding of network infrastructure are typically beneficial for this role.

What are common challenges faced by fiber underground technicians, and how can they be addressed?

Fiber Underground technicians often encounter challenges such as navigating difficult terrain, working around existing utilities, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Weather conditions and unexpected obstacles like hard soil or rocks can also complicate installation. To address these issues, technicians typically rely on thorough site surveys, clear communication with team members, and specialized equipment designed for underground work. Ongoing training and adherence to safety standards are crucial for ensuring both efficiency and personal safety on the job.

Is fiber underground a good career?

Fiber underground installation is a skilled trade that involves laying fiber optic cables in underground environments, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols, trenching, and cable handling. It offers steady employment opportunities, physical work, and the potential for certifications in telecommunications or construction. The job can be physically demanding and may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions.
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Infographic showing various Fiber Underground job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,818 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

OSP Field Designer

Sigma Technologies Ltd

Benton, AR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
OSP Field Designer
Location: Remote with Regular Fieldwork in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding areas
About the Role
Are you an experienced OSP fiber design professional who enjoys both fieldwork and design work? Sigma Technologies is looking for an OSP Field Designer to support telecommunications projects through a combination of field data collection, route verification, drafting, and design.
This role will initially support project work in the Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas. As project needs grow and shift, the assigned work areas may change. Applicants must be willing and able to travel outside of the initial starting areas, including overnight travel when required.
When not performing field data collection, this position will work remotely. Regular local fieldwork is required and work location can vary (50%-75% travel possible).
This position requires the use of your own vehicle for which we provide mileage reimbursement. Sigma covers the cost of hotels and provides daily per diem when overnight stays are required.
Note: New hires are required to attend a 1-week paid, in-person onboarding and training at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters.
What You Can Expect to Do
  • Perform outside plant field walkouts, site surveys, and route verification to collect accurate infrastructure, attachment, pathway, and construction data.
  • Identify, inspect, and document poles, attachments, equipment, structures, existing telecommunications infrastructure, route conditions, and potential construction constraints.
  • Capture photos, measurements, GPS data, field notes, and other documentation needed to support drafting, design, and construction deliverables.
  • Map collected field data and translate field conditions into accurate design inputs and construction-ready design packages.
  • Execute OSP fiber designs for telecommunications projects, including FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, and general OSP fiber design.
  • Perform 2-D civil drafting and design using CAD tools such as AutoCAD or similar design platforms.
  • Interpret field notes, maps, schematics, customer standards, and established design guidelines to complete accurate OSP designs.
  • Apply knowledge of OSP design standards and telecommunications construction practices to resolve design issues and recommend practical infrastructure solutions.
  • Consider pole ownership, right-of-way, easements, permitting constraints, property ownership, and related project requirements as needed.
  • Prepare or support joint-use applications, route analysis, project kickoff activities, scope review, work order processing, and related project documentation.
  • Use customer-based proprietary software, GIS tools, CAD systems, and other computer applications to support the work order and design process.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, designers, field technicians, drafters, administrative staff, and quality teams to complete assigned project work.
  • Support initial fieldwork areas in and around Little Rock, AR, with the ability to travel to additional project areas as business needs expand.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
What We Are Looking For
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • An Associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, telecommunications, GIS, construction management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Requires 2+ years of demonstrated outside plant fiber design, fiber drafting, telecommunications design, or related OSP design experience.
  • Experience performing field data collection, field walkouts, or field verification specifically to support OSP fiber design work.
  • Experience with FTTx, aerial fiber, underground fiber, joint-use, telecommunications infrastructure design, and/or fiber route design is preferred.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design programs such as AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is required.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering schematics, maps, field notes, construction drawings, design standards, and customer specifications.
  • Knowledge of telecommunications construction, OSP design practices, planning procedures, field documentation requirements, and design deliverable standards.
  • Ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software, GIS tools, and other computer systems used to support the work order process.
  • Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to translate field conditions into accurate design deliverables.
  • Ability to work independently in the field and remotely while meeting quality, time, budget, and productivity expectations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CAD programs, GIS tools, and related business systems.

Travel, Schedule, and Work Environment
  • This position is remote when not performing field data collection; however, regular local fieldwork is required.
  • Initial fieldwork areas include the Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas. Assigned project areas may change in the future based on business needs.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to travel outside of the initial assigned areas as project needs expand, including overnight travel when required.
  • This position requires availability during core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, with flexibility for local fieldwork, travel, project demands, and occasional overtime as duties require.
  • Dependable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid insurance are required.
  • Ability to use personal vehicle for travel.
  • New hires are required to attend an initial 1-week in-person paid orientation and training period at Sigma Technologies headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Additional Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and driving record check.

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods of time, including sitting at a desk and driving in a vehicle.
  • Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, telephone, tablet, GPS device, camera, and other field or office equipment for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must have the physical ability to perform fieldwork, including driving, walking long distances, navigating uneven terrain, working near roadways, and working in various weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift and carry field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
  • Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, viewing a computer terminal, reviewing maps, and inspecting field conditions; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting or field environment.
  • Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay based on experience and education.
  • Remote work when not performing required field data collection.
  • Paid in-person orientation and training at Sigma Technologies headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.
  • The opportunity to support telecommunications infrastructure projects that help connect communities.
  • A collaborative team environment with support from supervisors, project managers, designers, field staff, and quality teams.

About Sigma Technologies
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with decades of experience serving the power and telecommunications industries. Our teams support utility, broadband, and infrastructure projects across the country through high-quality engineering, design, field, and project support services.
We are proud to support projects that help connect communities, improve infrastructure, and serve customers across multiple markets. At Sigma, we value Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency, and we look for team members who bring technical ability, accountability, and a strong commitment to doing quality work.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.
This document does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.
Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee's age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other classification protected by law.
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