Job Description
EAD Circuit Designer/OSP Access Network Design
Ethernet Access Network Design, Fibre Network Design, OSP/FTTP Network Design, EMI, EPR, Telecoms Design in Utility, Substation, Power, Electricity, Rail or Industrial sites
UK wide - work from home - full remote working
Role: EAD Circuit Designer/Service Designer/Access Network Design Engineer
Key Skills: EAD Design, Ethernet Access Direct, FTTP, Fibre Network Design, BT Openreach, Access Network, Telecom Infrastructure, EMC, EPR, Circuit Design, Network Planning
Location: UK (Remote) - work from home - full remote working
Type: Contract/Fixed-Term
Day Rate: Negotiable DOE, Inside IR35
Overview:
is recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer/Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation environments.
The role is specifically focused on sites where telecoms delivery may be affected by electromagnetic interference, EMC requirements, Earth Potential Rise, fibre/copper suitability, cabinet specification, cable entry, ventilation, earthing, and substation access constraints.
This is a highly specialised telecom infrastructure design role, requiring deep experience in BT Openreach EAD delivery, fibre access design, circuit feasibility and design pack production.
The position focuses on ensuring designs are technically feasible, safe, installable and compliant, particularly in complex environments impacted by electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and utility constraints within utility, substation, power, rail or industrial environments.
You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working across survey, design and delivery to ensure high-quality, implementation-ready design outputs.
Purpose:
To design, validate and deliver high-quality EAD/Ethernet access circuit solutions, ensuring alignment with BT Openreach processes, utility constraints and real-world installation requirements, while reducing delivery risk and rework.
Technology/Domain Stack:
* EAD (Ethernet Access Direct)/Leased Line/Carrier Ethernet* FTTP/Fibre Network Design* BT Openreach Access Network* Circuit Routing & Feasibility Assessment* HLD/LLD Design Documentation* EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)* EPR (Earth Potential Rise)* Substation/Utility/Power Environments* Telecom Cabinets (45U EMC Cabinets, ventilation, filters, cable entry)* Fibre vs Copper Access Design* CAD/Visio/Network Design Tools
Core Activity:
Design and deliver EAD/Ethernet access circuits for complex telecom environmentsAssess site feasibility and access constraints based on surveys and technical inputsTranslate requirements into practical design packs for delivery and implementationEnsure alignment with BT Openreach delivery life cycle and standardsIdentify and mitigate design, installation and delivery risks earlyCollaborate with stakeholders across design, engineering, utilities and suppliersSupport delivery teams to resolve design vs field execution issues
Responsibilities:
Design EAD/leased line/carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom deliveryInterpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirementsProduce HLD/LLD and implementation-ready design documentationAssess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraintsIdentify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access pointsEnsure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirementsWork closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliersTranslate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputsSupport Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentationProactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gaps
Deliverables:
Site-level EAD circuit designsFeasibility assessments with risks and assumptionsHLD/LLD design packsCabinet and infrastructure validation outputsBill of Materials (BoM) and implementation mappingRisk and issue logsAs-built documentation and AILS handover inputs
Working Environment:
Large-scale telecom infrastructure programmeCross-functional collaboration (engineering, utilities, delivery teams)High-complexity environments (substations, utilities, industrial sites)Strong focus on technical accuracy, safety and delivery assuranceFast-paced, delivery-driven environment with real-world impact
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess hands-on experience in EAD/Ethernet access circuit design and delivery. You will combine technical depth, practical delivery understanding and strong documentation capability to ensure successful telecom deployments in complex environments.
Essential:
Proven experience in EAD/Ethernet Access Direct/leased line designStrong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery life cycle and processesExperience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packsAbility to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputsStrong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routingExperience working across design to delivery life cycleExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environmentsKnowledge of EMI/EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environmentsExperience with telecom cabinet/rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters)Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerationsCAD/Visio/GIS design tooling experience
Key Traits:
Highly practical and delivery-focused engineerStrong problem-solving and analytical capabilityAbility to challenge assumptions and identify risks earlyDetail-oriented with strong documentation disciplineComfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholdersProactive, collaborative and solutions-driven
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