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# Network Engineer, Fiber Design

- **Company:** Bluebird Network, LLC
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Ethernet, Google Earth, Microsoft Visio, Quantum GIS (QGIS)
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usde1d1137001382ae4257b09181f5f52c/eaa

## About the Role

* 1+ years of fusion splicing experience
 * Previous experience fiber management software such as Arc GIS, OSP insight, 3 GIS, or CircuitVision
 * Degree in GIS or FOT certification, * 2+ years installing/troubleshooting/designing Fiber Optic and Ethernet Physical transport in a service provider environment.
 * 1+ years testing QCing and delivering high speed telecom services using test units such as OTDR, Fusion Splicer, Power Meter, and other Fiber Optic test Sets.
 * 1+ years directly managing inside and outside plant construction projects, capital budgets, and contractors.
 * Proficiency using mapping and fiber management software i.e. Arc GIS, 3-GIS, QGIS, Google Earth, CircuitVision
 * Proficiency using Microsoft WORD & Excel, Visio and CAD software
 * Availability to perform on-call work as prescribed to include after-hours (nights and weekends) call outs.
 * Self-motivated and the ability to make independent decisions based on policies, practices & project requirements.

## Description

The Fiber Design Engineer position is for highly experienced Engineer with experience in Outside Plant activities such as splicing and fiber connectivity design. The position requires the Engineer to utilize mapping and fiber management systems like 3-GIS, Arc GIS, OSP Insight, or CircuitVision. Being able to thrive in a fast-paced environment encompassing construction and trouble management responsibilities for all aspects of physical fiber optic plant is vital for this position., * Single point of contact for all splicing design and troubleshooting

 * Develop accurate Scope of Work (SOW) documentation for activating new customers.
 * Develop accurate Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation on any fiber related maintenance events.
 * Coordinate splicing contractors. Coordination will include check in and check out documentation as well as ensuring timely delivery of as spliced documentation.
 * Perform oversight on fiber optic testing in relation to accepting newly installed plant or trouble repairs. Testing will include the use of OTDR, CD/PMD, ORL and Power Meter, and/or other similar Test Sets.
 * Perform Post construction Quality Assurance of splicing contractors work to ensure work is met to Standard Telecommunication Construction Standards and has met the Scope of Work requirements
 * Complete and understand project milestones while monitoring status and providing regular updates.
 * Maintain project records and files in appropriate systems.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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