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Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Butte, MT · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Pocatello, ID · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Burley, ID · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Billings, MT · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Luck Grove Telecom Inc

Senior OSP Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Senior OSP Engineer (Outside Plant) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior OSP ... Perform initial network planning and high-level design for fiber deployments (FTTH, FTTX, backbone)

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Missoula, MT · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Bozeman, MT

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Outsource Inc.

Outside Plant Engineer

Martinsville, VA · On-site

... design work for land developments, new buildings, single line requests, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH ... Field engineering and site survey experience is a plus Previous OSP field and/or design engineering ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Boise, ID · On-site

Impact The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant ... Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ...

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ... Develop engineering work orders including routine and complex OSP projects such as road moves.

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer II

Boise, ID · On-site

Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom ... Develop engineering work orders including routine and complex OSP projects such as road moves.

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How much do trainee ftth design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee ftth design engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Ftth Design Engineer vs Junior Network Engineer?

AspectTrainee Ftth Design EngineerJunior Network Engineer
CertificationsBasic telecom or engineering certifications, training programsNetworking certifications like CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, field site visits for fiber planningNetwork operation centers, field troubleshooting
Industry UsageTelecom infrastructure projects, fiber optic network designNetwork setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting

The Trainee Ftth Design Engineer primarily focuses on designing fiber-to-the-home networks, requiring knowledge of fiber optics and telecom standards. In contrast, a Junior Network Engineer handles broader network infrastructure tasks, including configuration and troubleshooting. Both roles often require foundational certifications and are entry-level positions within the telecom and networking industry, but they differ in daily tasks and specialization areas.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Ftth Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.
Outside Plant Engineering Manager

Outside Plant Engineering Manager

TekCom Resources

Cookeville, TN

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, expansion and long-term evolution of our clients fiber-optic network infrastructure across the communities it serves. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong technical OSP engineering expertise with proven leadership experience managing fiber network expansion projects, engineering teams, rural broadband networks and vendor relationships.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FTTH/fiber network design, aerial and underground construction practices, GIS/network mapping tools and outside plant engineering operations. This individual will play a key role in helping our clinet continue expanding and modernizing its broadband infrastructure while driving operational efficiency, engineering consistency and long-term network reliability.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the full lifecycle of outside plant engineering including planning, fielding, design, staking, permitting support, construction coordination and as-built documentation
  • Oversee aerial and underground fiber network design supporting FTTH, transport and broadband expansion initiatives
  • Review engineering drawings, staking sheets and cost estimates for constructability, accuracy and cost efficiency
  • Manage contract engineering and construction vendors including vendor selection, contract coordination, performance management and invoice validation
  • Support broadband expansion projects tied to state and federal funding initiatives
  • Work closely with GIS and IT teams to strengthen network data integrity, mapping accuracy and asset visibility
  • Drive process improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, documentation and operational performance
  • Evaluate and implement modern engineering workflows, automation tools and AI-enabled technologies supporting network planning and optimization
  • Lead easement acquisition, right-of-way coordination and permitting activities
  • Ensure engineering deliverables comply with all federal, state and local regulations along with industry standards
  • Develop and maintain QA/QC standards, engineering processes and scalable operational workflows
  • Assist with departmental budgeting, forecasting and infrastructure planning initiatives
  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing OSP engineering team while fostering accountability, collaboration and strong customer service
  • Coordinate closely with construction, operations and leadership teams to ensure alignment across projects and organizational priorities
Expectations
  • Strong understanding of fiber-optic network design, telecommunications construction and OSP engineering environments
  • Experience supporting FTTH and broadband network deployments
  • Ability to manage multiple engineering and construction projects simultaneously across geographically dispersed areas
  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with GIS systems, network mapping tools and data-driven engineering workflows
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, IT and construction teams
  • Strong vendor management and project coordination experience
  • Ability to evaluate and improve engineering processes while implementing practical operational improvements
  • Understanding of infrastructure planning, budgeting and long-term network growth strategies
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
Top Skills Needed: Fiber Optic Network Design FTTH OSP Engineering Rural Broadband Experience Aerial & Underground Construction GIS Mapping Engineering Management Broadband Expansion Vendor Management Construction Coordination QA/QC Permitting Right-of-Way Infrastructure Planning Budgeting Telecommunications Engineering Process Improvement
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • 57+ years of telecommunications or outside plant engineering experience
  • Proven experience with fiber-optic network design and deployment
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Experience supporting rural broadband expansion initiatives
  • Familiarity with predictive analytics, AI-enabled engineering tools or advanced GIS platforms
  • Experience supporting state or federally funded broadband programs
What Will Catch Our Eye: Candidates with a strong combination of fiber network engineering expertise, leadership experience and the ability to modernize engineering operations through GIS, automation and data-driven decision making will stand out. Experience managing FTTH deployments, contract engineering vendors and large-scale broadband expansion projects will be highly valued.
Key Terms: FTTH Fiber Broadband OSP Engineering Fiber Design GIS Network Planning Aerial Fiber Underground Fiber Broadband Expansion Telecommunications Construction Staking Permitting Right-of-Way Engineering Leadership AI-Enabled Network Planning Rural Broadband
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.