Brightspeed · 2 weeks ago
Outside Plant Fiber Engineer
Johnson City, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expBrightspeed is reimagining how people connect by providing fast, reliable internet across various states. They are seeking an Outside Plant Fiber Engineer to design and prepare engineering work orders for fiber optic technologies, ensuring a high-quality customer experience.
InternetTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Developing/defining plans for the implementation of new plant construction or modifications to existing facilities
Preparing plans and specifications, to include gathering field data
Assuring that the most feasible, practical, and economical means to complete the work are utilized
Providing cost data to support capital planning and budgeting
Monitoring and controlling project expenditure
Overseeing the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities
Analyzing local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites, and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices
Resolving interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like
Configuring systems to user environments
Conducting on-site field survey reviews with customers and vendor / contractors
Supporting acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
3 to 5 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent
Knowledgeable and skilled in planning / engineering and reading construction drawings / prints
Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets
Ability to maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities
Understanding of fiber transport and backhaul technologies and protocols
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage small to medium sized projects with cross functional and vendor interaction
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
An employee assistance program
A 401K plan with company match
A host of voluntary benefits
Company
Brightspeed
Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses with reliable telecom solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2023 (15)
2022 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.51BKey Investors
Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion GrantN.C. Division of Broadband & Digital EquityOhio Department of Development
2025-09-15Grant· $13.8M
2025-08-15Debt Financing· $1.65B
2025-06-19Undisclosed· $575M
Leadership Team
Michel Combes
Executive Chairman of the Board and acting CEO
Amy Wulfestieg
Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
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