Remote Fiber Engineer Jobs
Remote fiber engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed telecom teams, and ISPs building out next-generation broadband infrastructure. Employers hiring remotely right now include AECOM, Microsoft, and Amphenol. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer to support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of fiber optic pathway and passive connectivity infrastructure for high-tech, mission-critical, and technology-intensive clients and facilities.
This position is focused on the physical infrastructure that enables reliable, scalable, and resilient fiber connectivity within buildings and across complex campuses. The role will support the design and coordination of inside plant pathways, fiber optic cabling, telecommunications spaces, racks and cabinets, fiber distribution and termination systems, and the critical transition between outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) infrastructure.
Projects may include hyperscale and cloud infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and semiconductor facilities, research and technology campuses, telecommunications facilities, mission-critical environments, and other large-scale, technology-intensive programs.
The successful candidate will understand the complete physical connectivity path, from the point where outside plant infrastructure enters a facility through telecommunications and distribution spaces to the passive interface with network and technology equipment.
This role requires a practical understanding of how fiber infrastructure is planned, designed, coordinated, installed, tested, documented, and maintained. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams to develop solutions that address pathway capacity, physical route diversity, resiliency, constructability, maintainability, scalability, and future expansion.
This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree + 4 year's experience in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure design.
- Experience designing, coordinating, or supporting ISP telecommunications, structured cabling, fiber optic, mission-critical, high-tech, or comparable technology infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of fiber optic cabling, pathways, termination and distribution systems, telecommunications spaces, racks, cabinets, and passive connectivity infrastructure.
- Understanding of physical pathway and cable-routing requirements.
- Ability to read, develop, and review engineering drawings, specifications, diagrams, schedules, and technical design documentation.
- Experience coordinating telecommunications infrastructure with other engineering and building disciplines.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Strong technical communication, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D Proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience supporting high-tech, hyperscale/cloud, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, research, mission-critical, or similarly complex facilities and campuses.
- Experience with large-scale or high-density fiber optic infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of ISP pathway and passive fiber optic connectivity design.
- Experience coordinating OSP-to-ISP infrastructure and building entrance systems.
- Experience with entrance rooms, meet-me rooms, telecommunications rooms, distribution spaces, network rooms, and other technology spaces.
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable types, strand counts, connector systems, patching, termination, splicing, cable management, and associated passive infrastructure.
- Understanding of physical fiber route diversity, redundancy, resiliency, capacity planning, and shared-fate risk.
- Experience developing fiber routing plans, riser diagrams, connectivity diagrams, cable schedules, splice documentation, termination schedules, and rack/panel layouts.
- Knowledge of applicable TIA, BICSI, NEC, NFPA, and other telecommunications design standards and practices.
- Experience working with client-specific engineering standards, specifications, details, and design criteria.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, Bluebeam, or similar engineering design and review platforms.
- Experience supporting projects throughout planning, detailed design, construction, testing, acceptance, and closeout.
- Experience working with geographically distributed project teams and supporting multi-site or program-level delivery.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 18, 2027.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Engineer to support the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of fiber optic pathway and passive connectivity infrastructure for high-tech, mission-critical, and technology-intensive clients and facilities.
This position is focused on the physical infrastructure that enables reliable, scalable, and resilient fiber connectivity within buildings and across complex campuses. The role will support the design and coordination of inside plant pathways, fiber optic cabling, telecommunications spaces, racks and cabinets, fiber distribution and termination systems, and the critical transition between outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) infrastructure.
Projects may include hyperscale and cloud infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and semiconductor facilities, research and technology campuses, telecommunications facilities, mission-critical environments, and other large-scale, technology-intensive programs.
The successful candidate will understand the complete physical connectivity path, from the point where outside plant infrastructure enters a facility through telecommunications and distribution spaces to the passive interface with network and technology equipment.
This role requires a practical understanding of how fiber infrastructure is planned, designed, coordinated, installed, tested, documented, and maintained. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams to develop solutions that address pathway capacity, physical route diversity, resiliency, constructability, maintainability, scalability, and future expansion.
This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree + 4 year's experience in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure design.
- Experience designing, coordinating, or supporting ISP telecommunications, structured cabling, fiber optic, mission-critical, high-tech, or comparable technology infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of fiber optic cabling, pathways, termination and distribution systems, telecommunications spaces, racks, cabinets, and passive connectivity infrastructure.
- Understanding of physical pathway and cable-routing requirements.
- Ability to read, develop, and review engineering drawings, specifications, diagrams, schedules, and technical design documentation.
- Experience coordinating telecommunications infrastructure with other engineering and building disciplines.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Strong technical communication, documentation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D Proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience supporting high-tech, hyperscale/cloud, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, research, mission-critical, or similarly complex facilities and campuses.
- Experience with large-scale or high-density fiber optic infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of ISP pathway and passive fiber optic connectivity design.
- Experience coordinating OSP-to-ISP infrastructure and building entrance systems.
- Experience with entrance rooms, meet-me rooms, telecommunications rooms, distribution spaces, network rooms, and other technology spaces.
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable types, strand counts, connector systems, patching, termination, splicing, cable management, and associated passive infrastructure.
- Understanding of physical fiber route diversity, redundancy, resiliency, capacity planning, and shared-fate risk.
- Experience developing fiber routing plans, riser diagrams, connectivity diagrams, cable schedules, splice documentation, termination schedules, and rack/panel layouts.
- Knowledge of applicable TIA, BICSI, NEC, NFPA, and other telecommunications design standards and practices.
- Experience working with client-specific engineering standards, specifications, details, and design criteria.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, Bluebeam, or similar engineering design and review platforms.
- Experience supporting projects throughout planning, detailed design, construction, testing, acceptance, and closeout.
- Experience working with geographically distributed project teams and supporting multi-site or program-level delivery.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States.
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 18, 2027.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote fiber engineer jobs.
- Experience with fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and termination in OSP or ISP environments
- Proficiency with OTDR testing equipment and interpretation of loss and reflectance results
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar network design and GIS mapping tools
- Knowledge of NESC, NEC, or local utility construction standards for aerial and underground plant
- BICSI, FOA CFOT, or equivalent fiber optic industry certification preferred or required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Fiber Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote fiber engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async documentation skills
Remote fiber employers screen for candidates who can communicate technical work clearly in writing. Include examples of project closeout reports, as-built documentation, or splice logs you've produced independently, since those signal you can function without constant on-site supervision.
Highlight remote-compatible tools in your resume
Call out specific platforms you're proficient with, including GIS mapping software, OTDR data management tools, and cloud-based project tracking systems. Remote hiring managers want to see that you can manage fiber documentation and coordination workflows without in-person handoffs.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote fiber employers use written screening questions or recorded video responses before live interviews. Practice explaining design decisions, troubleshooting steps, and project outcomes clearly in writing, since that mirrors how you'll communicate once hired.
Remote Fiber Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote fiber engineer job?
Target companies with distributed infrastructure teams or remote-first operating models, since those are the employers most likely to hire fiber engineers without requiring on-site presence for every project phase. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like OTDR equipment documentation, GIS platforms, and remote project handoff workflows. Candidates who can demonstrate independent troubleshooting and clean async documentation stand out.
Which companies hire remote fiber engineers?
Remote fiber engineer roles are posted by AECOM, Microsoft, and Amphenol and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers doing the most remote hiring include telecom carriers, managed service providers, and broadband infrastructure firms that run distributed project teams across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote fiber engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level fiber roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best path is to pursue CompTIA Network+ or FOA certifications, build hands-on experience through local contractor work or internships, and document that work clearly. Smaller ISPs and broadband expansion contractors are more likely to hire entry-level candidates into remote-eligible roles.
Do you need a degree for remote fiber engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field often weigh certifications, field experience, and demonstrated technical results more heavily than a four-year degree. FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician credentials, hands-on splicing and testing experience, and a portfolio of completed projects carry real weight. A degree in network engineering or a related field can help, but it rarely outweighs proven practical skills for most remote fiber roles.
Which industries hire the most remote fiber engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote fiber engineers are Law & Legal Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams to plan, oversee, and document fiber deployments without requiring engineers to be on-site for every phase of a project.
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