OSP Planner Engineer (FTTH)

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Byers Engineering, a MasTec company, is seeking a full-time experienced OSP Planner Engineer with strong Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) design experience to support the planning, engineering, and documentation of outside plant networks. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with desktop GIS tools (QGIS or ArcGIS Pro), a solid understanding of aerial and underground construction methods, and familiarity with right-of-way (ROW) permitting processes. This role will support network expansion projects from conceptual design through construction handoff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in OSP Engineering, with specific experience in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network planning.
• Proficiency in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro for OSP design and mapping.
• Strong understanding of underground (trenching, boring, conduit systems) and aerial (pole attachments, make-ready considerations) construction methods.
• Knowledge of ROW permitting, including local, state, or utility-specific requirements.
• Ability to interpret utility maps, as-builts, landbase data, and field notes.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working with engineering standards, construction specifications, and OSP design guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NESC codes and local construction regulations.
• Experience with fiber management systems or OSP design tools (e.g., 3-GIS, Vetro, OSPInsight).
• Knowledge of municipal permitting portals and utility coordination processes.
• Prior experience supporting FTTH network builds at scale.

Skills:

• Possess STRONG communication & PEOPLE skills
• Strong language skills are required, both oral & written
• Show a "sense of urgency" to get the job done to meet all due dates
• Follow-up with our customer and provide a status of any and all assigned work
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a telecommunications OSP designer
• Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening

Work Environment:

• Work in a virtual TEAM environment
• Work a schedule that parallels the hours of the work schedule of our customer

Compensation:

• $35-40/hr

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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