Description
FTTH Network Designer – Germany
**Area:** Telecommunications – Fixed Networks / Optical Fiber
**Mode:** On-site / Hybrid / Remote
**Working Hours:** Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking an **FTTH Network Designer (FTTH Network Designer / Glasfaser Netzplaner)** with prior experience in designing and planning optical fiber networks, especially in **projects carried out in Germany**.
The selected candidate will participate in the design and planning of FTTH/FTTx networks, from initial planning phases through detailed design to generating construction-ready documentation.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and planning of **FTTH/FTTx networks**.
* Development of high-level and detailed designs (**HLD/LLD**).
* Planning of fiber routes, ducts, microducts, manholes, distribution points, closures, and customer connections.
* Design and dimensioning of passive optical networks (**PON**).
* Preparation of execution documentation and drawings (**Ausführungsplanung**).
* Design and maintenance of network documentation using **GIS and/or CAD tools**.
* Planning and optimization of cable routing and civil works.
* Preparation of conduit occupancy plans, fiber assignment plans, and splicing plans.
* Calculation and dimensioning of cables, fibers, conduits, and other network components.
* Preparation and review of technical documentation required by construction teams and subcontractors.
* Creation and updating of **As\-Built documentation** reflecting field-executed changes.
* Coordination with Project Managers, construction leads, clients, municipalities, and other project stakeholders.
* Ensuring designs comply with client specifications, applicable technical standards, and specific German market requirements.
* Review and quality control of internally developed or supplier/subcontractor-provided designs.
Requirements
* **Proven experience working on optical fiber deployment projects in Germany.**
* Knowledge of FTTH architecture and its constituent elements.
* Experience with **GIS and/or CAD planning tools**.
* Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, route plans, and network documentation.
* Knowledge of fiber dimensioning, ducting and microduct systems, splicing, and distribution components.
* Ability to work independently, systematically, and with a quality-oriented mindset.
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within international teams.
* English proficiency required for working in an international environment.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
* Prior experience on projects for major **German fiber operators**.
* Proficiency with tools such as **QGIS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD**, or other specialized FTTH planning platforms.
What We Offer
Join an international telecommunications engineering team engaged in optical fiber deployment projects in Germany.
This position enables close collaboration with our engineering, Project Management, and construction teams, allowing direct involvement in the development and deployment of FTTH networks.
**Key Requirement:** We seek candidates with **practical prior experience in FTTH planning and design in Germany**, capable of rapidly integrating into ongoing projects.
Salary: 17\.094,00€\-20\.000,00€ per year
Work Location: On-site