Fiber Design Engineer

Position: Fiber Design EngineerLocation: Raleigh, NCJob Type: Full Time, SalaryCelito Communications is seeking a full-time Fiber Design Engineer based in ourRaleigh, NC office. This role is responsible for outside plant fiber design, constructioncoordination, permitting, route planning, field surveys, project documentation, andnetwork records management across Celito’s fiber network.The Fiber Design Engineer will support the full lifecycle of fiber infrastructure projects,from estimating and field validation through detailed design, permitting, constructionsupport, splicing coordination, as-built documentation, and closeout. This positionrequires strong technical judgment, project coordination, field awareness, and attentionto detail.Core Responsibilities:Fiber Network Design and Engineering Design aerial and underground outside plant fiber routes for new builds,relocations, network extensions, and customer service delivery. Prepare detailed design and construction drawings for permitting, constructioncrews, splicers, and internal stakeholders. Perform field site surveys to validate routes, construction requirements, existinginfrastructure, building entry options, and potential design constraints. Develop route designs, network placement plans, splice designs, andconstruction packages that are accurate, buildable, and aligned with Celitostandards. Support both ring and hub-and-spoke fiber network topologies Produce and maintain detailed design records, as-built documentation, and fibernetwork updates for assigned projects. Use tools such as NexusWorx, Microsoft Visio, Google Earth, KMZ files, AdobeAcrobat, Microsoft Office, and related design/documentation platforms.Permitting, Right-of-Way, and Building Entry Prepare and submit documentation required for NCDOT and municipal permitsrelated to fiber construction. Build and maintain positive working relationships with NCDOT, city contacts,permitting authorities, and local municipalities. Coordinate permitting timelines, requirements, revisions, and approvals to keepprojects moving forward. Design building entries for non-residential customer locations and networkfacilities. Work with property owners, property managers, landlords, and customerstakeholders to obtain approval for building entry designs. Support execution of right-of-entry agreements and related documentation Ensure all permitting, right-of-way, and building access requirements are tracked,documented, and communicated clearly.Construction and Field Coordination Coordinate with local subcontractors, OSP construction crews, fiber splicers,vendors, and internal teams to support project execution. Manage field activities related to fiber construction, maintenance, repair, splicing,and project closeout. Provide clear construction packages, drawings, route details, and workinstructions to field crews and splicers. Monitor construction progress, identify blockers, and help resolve field issuesquickly. Perform post-construction quality assurance inspections to confirm work hasbeen completed accurately and to standard. Review construction output against approved designs, permits, and Celitodocumentation requirements. Support invoice review and validation for construction crew and fiber splicingactivity.Fiber Splicing and Network Records Work closely with fiber splicers on network fiber splicing activity, splice planning,troubleshooting, testing, and documentation. Maintain accurate fiber network and splicing records using NexusWorx or otherapproved fiber management systems. Ensure fiber assignments, splice records, route information, and as-built recordsare accurate and current. Support optical testing activities using tools such as OTDRs and light meters Assist with troubleshooting optical network issues, fiber performance concerns,and physical-layer connectivity problems. Ensure network records are updated after construction, maintenance, repairs,and emergency restoration events.Project Management and Estimating Manage assigned fiber design and construction projects from request throughcompletion. Produce cost estimates for sales, planning, construction, and budgetingpurposes. Coordinate internal and external resources to keep projects on schedule Track project status, milestones, permitting progress, construction readiness,open issues, and closeout requirements. Maintain accurate, up-to-date project records for all OSP construction andmaintenance activities. Communicate project updates, risks, blockers, and dependencies clearly tointernal stakeholders. Manage multiple projects at once while maintaining accuracy, documentationquality, and follow-through.Network Damage, Maintenance, and Emergency Response Respond to fiber network damage incidents and coordinate repair activitythrough completion. Manage emergency repair documentation, crew coordination, splicing support,testing, and record updates. Coordinate with internal operations teams, field crews, splicers, customers, andexternal stakeholders during service-impacting events. Support timely restoration of network services while ensuring repairs areaccurately documented. Assist with maintenance activities, relocations, and network improvementprojects as needed. Manage NC811 activity as pertains to the Celito networkCommunication and Stakeholder Management Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, contractors, property owners,municipal contacts, NCDOT representatives, and vendors. Explain technical information in a clear, professional manner, both verbally and inwriting. Maintain positive relationships with local subcontractors, external partners,permitting contacts, and property managers. Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, service delivery, construction,and customer-facing teams. Represent Celito professionally in the field and in customer-facing or partnerfacing interactionsRequired Qualifications: 3–5 years of experience with aerial and underground outside plant fiber networkdesign and engineering. Experience preparing detailed fiber design, construction, and permittingdrawings. Experience working with NCDOT and local municipalities to submit and obtainpermits related to fiber network construction. Experience with fiber network construction into non-residential buildings Experience coordinating with construction crews, fiber splicers, subcontractors,property managers, and external stakeholders. Ability to produce and maintain detailed design records, as-built documentation,splice records, and project records. Experience using an OTDR and light meter Experience troubleshooting optical network issues Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with Google Earth and KMZ files Experience with Adobe Acrobat Strong project management, organizational, time management, anddocumentation skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meetingdeadlines and service expectations. Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving recordPreferred Qualifications: Experience with NexusWorx fiber management software Experience with Microsoft Visio Experience using a utility locator Experience designing and implementing detailed fiber splicing for both ring andhub-and-spoke topologies. Experience supporting emergency fiber restoration, network relocations, andcustomer-driven fiber builds. Experience with commercial building entry design and right-of-entry coordination Familiarity with NC811 processes and utility coordination Prior experience in a telecommunications, ISP, fiber carrier, or regional networkoperator environment.Key Competencies Outside plant fiber design Aerial and underground fiber engineering Route planning and field survey execution NCDOT and municipal permitting Building entry and right-of-entry coordination Construction crew coordination Fiber splicing coordination As-built and splice record accuracy NexusWorx or fiber records management Optical testing and troubleshooting Cost estimating Project management Vendor and subcontractor management Detail orientation and documentation discipline Customer and stakeholder communication Ownership, follow-through, and field executionIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented fiber design professional who understands boththe engineering and field execution sides of outside plant fiber networks. This personcan survey a route, create a buildable design, coordinate permitting, work withconstruction crews and splicers, maintain accurate records, and see each projectthrough to completion.This candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing multiplepriorities, communicating with external stakeholders, and taking ownership of bothplanned construction and urgent network repair situations. They bring technicalaccuracy, field practicality, and strong follow-through to every project.Why This Role?Celito’s fiber network is a critical foundation for the connectivity, managed services,voice, cloud, and security services we deliver to customers. This role helps ensure thatnetwork expansion, customer builds, relocations, repairs, and infrastructureimprovements are designed accurately, permitted properly, constructed efficiently, anddocumented completely.The Fiber Design Engineer plays a key role in turning customer demand and networkrequirements into buildable, supportable fiber infrastructure. Success in this roledirectly impacts installation timelines, network reliability, customer satisfaction,construction quality, and long-term operational accuracy.Powered by JazzHRYk4hWrjft8