Sutherland · 3 weeks ago
OSP Design Engineer | Remote | USA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSutherland is a leading company specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Cloud engineering. The OSP Design Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end design of fiber optic network infrastructure, including network design, field data collection, and permit preparation, ensuring compliance with local regulations and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Network Design (HLD & LLD)
High Level Design (HLD): specific route planning, serving area architecture, and feeder network design to maximize coverage while minimizing construction costs
Low Level Design (LLD): Produce detailed construction-ready prints, including conduit configuration, fiber splicing schematics, building entrances, and termination points
Calculations: Perform optical power budget calculations and material selection to ensure network integrity
Software Utilization: Utilize OSP/GIS design software (specifically IQGEO, ARAMIS, WALDO, and MicroStation/BSTCAD) to create accurate geospatial records and engineering drawings
Field Engineering & Data Collection
Fielding: Conduct physical site surveys and walk-outs to validate route feasibility, identify obstacles, and verify existing utility infrastructure
Make-Ready Engineering: Assess pole loading and identify necessary make-ready work for aerial attachments in compliance with NESC/GO95 standards
Verification: Validate "as-built" documentation against actual field conditions to ensure database accuracy
Permitting & Right-of-Way (ROW)
Permit Preparation: Create comprehensive permit application packages (drawings, traffic control plans, and narratives) for submission to State DOTs, municipalities, railroads, and utility pole owners
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to local codes, ordinances, and utility owner requirements (e.g., specific depth requirements, running line offsets)
Coordination: Respond to technical inquiries from permitting agencies to expedite approval processes
Quality & Project Support
Quality Assurance: Perform self-checks and peer reviews on design prints to ensure zero-defect handoffs to construction teams
BOM Generation: Generate accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Labor estimates for assigned projects
Construction Support: Act as the technical point of contact for construction crews during deployment, resolving design-related issues (redlines) that arise in the field
Qualification
Required
3–7 years of hands-on experience in OSP Design and Engineering, specifically with FTTx, Metro, or Long-Haul fiber networks
Proficiency in designing aerial, buried, and underground conduit systems
Strong understanding of fiber optic topology (splitters, cabinets, splice closures)
Knowledge of industry standards (NEC, NESC, BICSI)
Demonstrated operational experience with GIS and CAD platforms
Specific proficiency in IQGEO, ARAMIS, WALDO, or MicroStation/BSTCAD
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant field experience
Ability to travel to local sites for field surveys and possession of a valid driver's license
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt (focus on process efficiency) or RCDD certification
Specific experience working with FDOT or complex municipal permitting systems
Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for BOM management and data reporting
Company
Sutherland
Sutherland is a digital transformation company that provides business process and technology management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$330MKey Investors
TPGOak Investment Partners
2014-10-15Secondary Market· $300M
2004-03-23Private Equity· $30M
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