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Freelance Fiber Planner (m/f/d)

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Key facts

Start
08/2026
Duration
5 months
Work mode
Remote
Location
Düsseldorf
Workload
100 %
Contract type
Freelance · Expert

Project description

We are looking for an experienced fiber-optic planner (freelance) for a regional fiber-optic provider who can combine technical planning of fiber-optic networks with in-depth civil engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Detailed fiber planning for connecting cell towers (cell sites)—including fiber attribution, splice planning, splice closure and distribution frame design, and documentation at the fiber level
  • Creation of detailed wiring diagrams and fiber assignment plans, taking into account the mobile network operator’s redundancy requirements and latency targets
  • Preliminary planning of route corridors and transition to detailed planning with precise calculations of route lengths and attenuation
  • Sizing of cable types, fiber counts, and conduit systems based on network expansion phases and future-proofing
  • Evaluation of route alignments, taking into account civil engineering costs and constructability (soil conditions, intersection structures, permitting status)
  • Preparation of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for civil engineering and installation work based on detailed planning
  • Coordination with civil engineering contractors, network operators, and mobile network providers to ensure technically and economically optimal planning results
  • Quality assurance of planning documents based on defined handover standards (e.g., as-built documentation, GIS data maintenance)

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • Must-have: Several years of experience in detailed fiber-optic planning—particularly fiber attribution, splice planning, joint and distribution frame design, and fiber assignment plans
  • Must-have: Proficiency with GIS and planning tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, FibreMap, Smallworld GIS, or comparable NMS/GIS systems)
  • Must-have: In-depth civil engineering expertise—cost estimation, route planning, and construction methods (trenching, HDD, plowing)
  • Experience in connecting cellular sites (cell site backhaul) as well as knowledge of technical requirements regarding latency, redundancy, and SLAs
  • Knowledge of optical transmission parameters (attenuation budget, OTDR measurements, fiber classes according to ITU-T G.652/G.657)
  • Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (VDE, DIN 18300 et seq., ETSI)
  • Desirable: Experience with permitting procedures, right-of-way issues, and coordination with government agencies
  • A structured, independent work style and strong communication skills in managing the interface between planning, construction, and network operations

Skills

  • Glasfaserplanung
  • GIS
  • QGIS
  • Tiefbau
  • Spleißplanung
  • OTDR

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