TekCom Resources is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Fiber Design Technician I to join our client’s growing team. This remote contract role supports the planning, documentation, and optimization of optical transport networks, ensuring all designs meet engineering standards and operational requirements.
You may be located anywhere in the Southeastern United States and will work Central Time hours. The ideal candidate is analytical, eager to learn, and able to apply training quickly to produce accurate, reliable work. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must.
Role Overview
The Fiber Design Technician I is responsible for designing fiber optic paths from the light source to the customer, utilizing both existing and new fiber infrastructure. This role supports the Outside Plant (OSP) design team and collaborates closely with splicers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure accurate and efficient fiber deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Design fiber routes from the central office or hub to customer premises using GIS and design tools.
Assist in the design and documentation of fiber transport networks, including backbone, metro, and access systems.
Prepare and maintain fiber design packages including routing of fiber cable, splice points, and construction documentation.
Collaborate with splicing teams to troubleshoot discrepancies between design documentation and field conditions.
Verify handhole locations, splice points, and field data to ensure design accuracy.
Use client-designated tools to update network layouts, splice diagrams, and as-built documentation.
Provide documentation for construction, permitting, and internal record-keeping.
Follow structured training programs, design standards, and documentation procedures with precision.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Required Experience & Skills
1–3 years of experience in telecom, fiber network design, or documentation (internship or academic project experience may be considered)
Foundational knowledge of fiber optic aerial and buried plant design principles, including splicing.
Ability to read and interpret OSP construction drawings, splice diagrams, and network records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications for reporting and documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams.
Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working under tight deadlines.
Associate degree or technical training in telecommunications, engineering, or related field preferred.
Preferred Knowledge & Tools
Experience with GIS-based design platforms (ArcGIS, 3-GIS, ArcMap, Google Earth) for mapping and route tracking.
Familiarity with NetCracker, KMZ files, or other network management systems.
Understanding of fiber management databases and documentation standards such as Network Manager.
Key Skills
Fiber optic design •OSP construction drawings •Optical transport •DWDM •GPON •Splice diagrams •Loss budgets •Fiber routing •Wavelength assignment •Network mapping •GIS •NetCracker •KMZ •ArcGIS •Excel •Telecom documentation •As-builts •Optical troubleshooting
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits: Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.
TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Recruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
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