OSP Engineer

Xai

Memphis +1 more

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level engineers with geospatial and telecom infrastructure experience who thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Best fit for

Mid-level engineers with geospatial and telecom infrastructure experience who thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment
— “Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence”
Candidates with a background in fiber optic design and construction practices
— “Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations)”
Individuals who value direct contribution to mission-critical projects and leadership through initiative
— “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence”

Things to consider

Occasional field work is expected, which may require travel to Memphis or Southaven
— “Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits”
Candidates must be able to maintain compliance with industry and local standards
— “Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with AutoCAD and GIS tools in design and mapping projects
— “Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD”
Showcase ability to convert field data into accurate technical documentation
— “Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers”
Emphasize collaboration with construction teams and utility coordination skills
— “Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates”
Demonstrate a track record of clear, accurate technical communication
— “They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Produce accurate construction drawings and route maps
Support design changes and as-built updates

Typical background

Engineering or geospatial technology backgroundExperience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure

Skills & requirements

Required

AutocadGIS SoftwareFiber Optic OSP ConceptsOSP Fiber DesignPermitting PackagesRoute MapsAsset InventoriesSpatial DataField SurveysRedline MarkupsBOM DevelopmentQuantity Take-offsLoss-budget Calculations

Preferred

Civil 3DGoogle EarthKml/kmz FilesCad-to-gis Data Exchange

Stack & domain

AutocadGis SoftwareFiber Optic Osp ConceptsOutside PlantFiber Optic Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role will support the design, documentation, and coordination of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure. Focuses on producing accurate construction drawings, route maps, and as-built records using AutoCAD and GIS tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and revise OSP fiber design drawings, conduit layouts, splice diagrams, and permitting packages in AutoCAD
Create and maintain GIS-based route maps, asset inventories, and spatial data for fiber pathways, vaults, and handholes
Assist with field surveys, redline markups, and conversion of field data into final drawings and GIS layers
Support BOM development, quantity take-offs, and basic loss-budget calculations
Coordinate with senior engineers, construction teams, and utilities on design changes and as-built updates
Ensure drawings and GIS data comply with company standards, TIA/BICSI guidelines, and local permitting requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree or equivalent in engineering, geospatial technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D or similar) for utility/telecom drawings
Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) for mapping and spatial analysis
Basic understanding of fiber optic OSP concepts (conduit systems, aerial/buried placement, splicing, and terminations)
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate technical drawings
Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Prior internship or project experience in telecom, utility, or civil infrastructure
Familiarity with fiber strand counts, duct banks, and standard OSP construction practices
Experience with Google Earth, KML/KMZ files, or CAD-to-GIS data exchange
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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)