Fiber Analyst

Description The Fiber Optic Planning Analyst provides analytical, technical, and planning support for the engineering design and deployment of fiber optic infrastructure across transmission and distribution system. This role supports the Core Fiber engineering, Ops Fiber team and Distribution teams by providing engineering support and ensuring accurate records of fiber assets. This Analyst will play a key role in ensuring that both long-haul (underground and OPGW) and distribution fiber networks (ADSS, underground, feeder builds) are engineered and documented according to engineering standards, enabling reliable communications for substations, field devices, and enterprise applications. Responsibilities - Collaborate with internal and contract engineers to develop GIS-based maps, fiber routing models, and splice plans to support both transmission and distribution fiber builds. - Support forecasting of fiber strand availability and long-term planning for utility communication needs (SCADA, AMI, DA, DER interconnection, corporate telecom). - Distribution & Transmission Fiber Criteria Verify Fiber Engineering Distribution Department standards are applied when modeling feeder routes, lateral splices, pole attachments, and underground fiber pathways. - Ensure that engineering design criteria balance resiliency, restoration, and cost-effectiveness. - Provide analytical input to project managers, engineers and engineering contractors during scoping, estimating, and scheduling phases of fiber builds. - Work to develop and participate in project dashboards, reports, and decision-support tools to track fiber expansion initiatives. - Review engineering drawings, fiber assignments, and splice documentation to verify accuracy and compliance. - Ensure detailed records of fiber optic assets (routes, splice points, slack storage, terminations) are in GIS and corporate asset systems Ensure data quality, accuracy, and alignment with asset management standards - Partner with Transmission, Distribution and Operations groups to ensure fiber plans align with system reliability and communication needs. - Support external coordination with carriers, municipalities and vendors for joint-use opportunities - Provide analytical reports and visualizations for leadership to support strategic decision-making. Incorporate u2018Safety Firstu2019 in all aspects of this role Skills Fiber construction, CAD, Visio, Sharepoint, GIS, Osp, Telecom, Telecommunication, QGIS, ESRI, ArcGIS Top Skills Details Fiber construction,CAD,Visio,Sharepoint,GIS Additional Skills & Qualifications Education: Experience and Competencies Bacheloru2019s degree in engineering preferred (EE), equivalent experience will be considered Three yearsu2019 minimum experience with telecommunications infrastructure technologies Experience with fiber optic construction (OPGW, Underground, ADSS, distribution builds) preferred Proficiency in engineering and GIS platforms (ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Transview, 3GIS, OSP Insight, CAD and Visio) for asset mapping Understanding of fiber optic construction methods and splice documentation. Familiarity with utility telecom systems (SCADA, AMI, DA communications) Ability to create clear reports, maps, and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences Effective communicator and collaborator across engineering, operations, and leadership teams. Technical understanding of telecom transport, data networks, and other major applications that use transport network Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Weu2019re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Weu2019re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Weu2019re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Weu2019re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at . The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-27