Fiber Optic Design - Trainee Assistant Consultant

Engineering & Design Team

Help Build the Networks That Connect Communities

Fibersmith helps telecom providers bring high-speed internet to homes, businesses, and communities across the country. Our work supports broadband expansion through engineering, mapping, field data, project documentation, and project execution.

We’re looking for detail-oriented, motivated individuals to join our Engineering & Design team as Trainee Assistant Consultants. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys maps, data, technology, organization, and problem-solving — and wants to grow in the fiber engineering industry.

No fiber experience? That’s okay. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, accurate, willing to learn, and interested in building technical skills over time.

About the Role

As a Trainee Assistant Consultant, you’ll help create and update GIS data, maps, reports, project records, and design-related documentation. You’ll work with experienced team members while learning Fibersmith’s tools, standards, and workflows.

This role is a strong starting point for someone who wants to grow toward an Engineering Consultant position.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities may include:

Entering and updating GIS features, attributes, and connections

Creating and updating digital maps using established standards

Assisting with preliminary design work as directed

Generating field and construction maps for project use

Preparing and updating reports, project records, and tracking documents

Maintaining organized files, drawings, designs, and supporting documentation

Helping identify missing information, inconsistent data, or documentation gaps

Supporting field data collection when needed

Traveling up to 10–15% for job sites, industry events, or project needs

Supporting permitting-related tasks when assigned

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Detail-oriented and organized

Comfortable following standards, workflows, and instructions

Willing to ask questions and learn new processes

Comfortable using technology and learning new software

Able to manage multiple tasks with direction and support

A strong team player who is open to coaching and feedback

Interested in GIS, mapping, broadband, fiber networks, or engineering support work

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to follow established standards, templates, and workflows

Willingness to learn GIS, mapping, project documentation, and fiber engineering workflows

Ability to complete daily timecards with the correct job code and clear work descriptions

Ability to work professionally within a team environment

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for roles requiring field data collection

Bonus Points

Interest or experience in GIS, mapping, CAD, telecom, permitting, or fiber networks

Experience with project documentation, file organization, or structured workflows

Why Fibersmith?

At Fibersmith, your work matters. The maps, records, updates, and documentation you help create support broadband networks that serve real communities.

If you’re detail-oriented, organized, comfortable with technology, and ready to learn, we’d like to hear from you.