Fiber Engineer Job at Brightspeed (Charlotte)

Job Description

The Fiber Engineer supports the Brightspeed Enhanced Communities (BEC) Team by developing, reviewing, and maintaining high-quality geospatial and engineering designs for private property fiber network builds. This role ensures all GIS data, redlines, and as-built documentation are accurate, current, and compliant with company standards. The Fiber Engineer collaborates with vendors, field teams, and operations to validate and integrate fiber network designs into corporate GIS systems, supporting efficient and accurate fiber deployment.

Job Responsibility

Create and maintain fiber network and conduit designs using GIS/CAD tools such as IQGeo, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS
Translate survey data and engineering inputs into construction-ready drawings and documentation
Apply design standards to ensure constructability, safety, and compliance with company requirements
Review and process construction redlines to generate accurate as-built records
Validate design-to-build conformance and ensure field updates are captured and recorded promptly
Serve as the primary technical interface for vendors submitting fiber design packages
Conduct QA/QC reviews of vendor-provided designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
Identify and resolve discrepancies in design submissions and coordinate acceptance into internal GIS systems
Maintain centralized, accurate records of all network assets and design versions
Support data governance efforts by reconciling survey, design, and construction data to ensure accuracy
Collaborate with Site Survey Engineers, Construction Managers, and Operations teams to confirm build feasibility and accuracy
Provide design and GIS expertise during project planning, execution, and closeout

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, GIS, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in telecommunications, fiber network design, or utility GIS record management
Proficiency in geospatial and design software such as IQGeo, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS
Strong knowledge of fiber network architecture, OSP/ISP design standards, and as-built documentation processes
Proven experience performing QA/QC on vendor or subcontractor design submittals
Familiarity with address management and network asset data integrity
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and version control
Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners

Nice to have

Experience designing fiber networks for multi-dwelling units (MDUs) or private property developments
Understanding of aerial and underground OSP construction practices
Experience working within large-scale design-build or rapid deployment environments

What we offer

competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
employee assistance program
401K plan with company match
host of voluntary benefits

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