OSP Bandwidth Augments Planner

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced OSP Bandwidth Augmentation Planner to support the planning and development of telecommunications infrastructure projects that expand network capacity, improve service reliability, and enable customer growth.

This role is responsible for identifying capacity constraints within the outside plant (OSP) network, developing augmentation strategies, preparing planning-level scopes and cost estimates, and coordinating the transition of approved projects into engineering and construction. The ideal candidate will possess strong telecommunications planning experience, a deep understanding of fiber network infrastructure, and the ability to evaluate multiple solutions and recommend the most cost-effective path forward.

This position will pay $45-55/hr.

Skills and Requirements

Experience in telecommunications outside plant (OSP) planning, network engineering, infrastructure planning, or related telecommunications disciplines. Working knowledge of fiber network architecture, fiber route design, and access network infrastructure. Ability to interpret network records, engineering drawings, facility assignments, maps, capacity reports, and utilization data. Experience evaluating capacity constraints and developing recommendations for network augmentation or expansion. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to compare multiple planning alternatives and identify cost-effective solutions. Experience preparing project scopes, planning documentation, and cost estimates. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience collaborating across engineering, operations, construction, and vendor organizations. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other planning, workflow, mapping, or financial systems. 3+ years of experience in OSP fiber planning, access network planning, OSP engineering, or telecommunications infrastructure delivery. Experience supporting bandwidth augmentation, capacity relief, fiber reinforcement, network growth, or infrastructure expansion initiatives. Understanding of permitting, right-of-way processes, make-ready engineering, and aerial, underground, and buried fiber construction methods. Familiarity with broadband, Ethernet, transport, PON, DSL, or other access technologies that impact network capacity planning. Experience supporting large-scale telecommunications network modernization or expansion programs.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].