Position: OSP QA/QC Fiber Engineer

Position Summary

The OSP Fiber Engineering QA/QC Specialist is responsible for executing detailed quality assurance and quality control reviews of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber engineering designs, construction deliverables, and supporting data. This role performs hands-on validation of GIS, CAD, and field-derived engineering outputs to ensure accuracy, constructability, compliance with standards, and alignment with project requirements.

Working within established QA/QC frameworks and PMO-controlled workflows, the QA/QC Specialist identifies design defects, validates engineering integrity, and supports continuous improvement by providing actionable feedback to engineering, drafting, and fielding teams.

Core Responsibilities

Design QA/QC Execution

Perform detailed reviews of OSP fiber engineering deliverables, including:
High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD)
GIS-based fiber network layouts
CAD construction drawings (aerial and underground)
Splice diagrams, fiber allocation tables, and BOMs
Validate that all designs meet defined engineering standards, client specifications, and internal QA/QC requirements.

Technical Validation & Defect Identification

Inspect engineering outputs to identify and document defects, including but not limited to:
Fiber linework not aligned with duct/strand infrastructure
Improper or missing structure placement (handholes, vaults, flowerpots)
Incorrect riser placement (e.g., risers on drops, missing on mainline fiber)
Improper slack loop/coiling practices
Excessive or unnecessary splice points (lack of pass-through continuity)
Missing or incorrect asset attribution (OLT, FDH, splice enclosures)
Aerial and underground trespass conditions
Anchor placement deficiencies (missing or improperly located)
Verify proper application of fiber distribution methodologies (feeder, distribution, drop).

Constructability Review

Evaluate designs for real-world constructability, ensuring:
Feasible routing relative to terrain, utilities, and right-of-way constraints
Proper pole attachment design and clearance compliance
Conduit and underground routing free of conflicts
Cross-reference field data, survey inputs, and engineering outputs for alignment.

Standards & Compliance Verification

Ensure all deliverables comply with:
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
OSHA safety requirements (as applicable to design)
Local permitting and jurisdictional standards
Utility coordination and joint-use requirements
Validate adherence to company and client-specific engineering standards.

QA/QC Documentation & Reporting

Document all QA/QC findings in structured formats, including:
Pass/Fail inspection checklists
Defect logs with severity classification
Redlines and markups using tools such as Bluebeam or GIS platforms
Provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering and drafting teams for correction.
Track resolution of identified issues through re-review cycles.

Field Validation Support

Participate in field verification activities as required to:
Confirm accuracy of engineering designs against site conditions
Validate structure placement, routing, and constructability assumptions
Support reconciliation of field discrepancies with updated engineering outputs.

Continuous Improvement Support

Identify recurring design and drafting issues and communicate trends to QA/QC leadership.
Support refinement of QA/QC checklists, validation rules, and standard practices.
Contribute to improving overall design quality and reducing rework.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of defect identification (precision and completeness)
First-pass QA/QC detection rate
Reduction in downstream construction issues attributable to design errors
Timeliness of QA/QC review cycles
Re-review success rate (defects resolved without recurrence)

Qualifications

Strong experience in OSP fiber engineering, design review, or QA/QC validation.
Working knowledge of FTTx architectures, including PON (GPON, XGS-PON), feeder/distribution design, and splicing practices.
Ability to interpret and validate engineering drawings, GIS data, and construction prints.
Solid understanding of:
Aerial and underground construction methodologies
Fiber routing, structure placement, and splicing standards
Utility coordination and right-of-way considerations
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred:

Telecommunications Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
GIS / Geospatial Sciences

(Equivalent field experience—typically 3–5+ years in OSP engineering or QA/QC may be considered)

Preferred Certifications

FOA CFOS/D (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist – Design)
BICSI RCDD (or working toward certification)
ESRI GIS or AutoCAD Civil 3D Certification

Technical & Software Proficiency

GIS & Fiber Design Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro / ArcMap
Vetro FiberMap
QGIS

Engineering & CAD Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads
Bluebeam Revu (for QA markups and redlines)

Core Competencies

Detail-Oriented Technical Review
Engineering Validation & Defect Detection
Fiber Network Design Interpretation
QA/QC Documentation & Reporting
Constructability Awareness
Cross-Functional Communication

Position Impact

This role directly contributes to reducing construction rework, improving design accuracy, and ensuring that all OSP fiber engineering deliverables are complete, compliant, and ready for successful field execution.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote

Meridium Group, Inc.

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