GIS Analyst-Fiber Optic

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

GIS Analyst – Fiber Optic Network Design & Management Remote (Washington State-based) WBE Technologies Renton, WA About WBE Technologies WBE Technologies is a fast-growing value-added distribution company specializing in product solutions for the Broadband, Wireless, Data Center, and Enterprise markets. With a strong focus on the Pacific Northwest (PNW), we design and specify innovative fiber optic solutions to build reliable, high-performance fiber networks. Our mission is to utilize our unparalleled industry knowledge and passionate commitment to superior customer experience to connect the world with the most innovative, reliable Wireless, Broadband, and Hyperscale solutions. Our vision is to remain on the leading edge of technology infrastructure, delivering solutions that create sustainable value for customers, significant growth opportunities for employees and partners, and establish WBE as a recognized world-class organization in the telecommunications industry. Our values guide everything we do: Hard Work, Integrity, Inclusion, Passion, Innovation, and FUN. We strive to create a workplace where these values reward team members with opportunities for personal and financial growth. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled GIS Analyst to join our team and play a key role in designing, specifying, and managing fiber optic networks for broadband and utility projects across the PNW. This is a full-time, salaried remote position based out of Washington State, with a projected start date of June 1, 2026. In this role, you will leverage your GIS expertise to support fiber network planning, mapping, and implementation, contributing directly to our mission of delivering cutting-edge broadband solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create detailed geospatial models, maps, and schematics for fiber optic network infrastructure, including route planning, fiber placement, and connectivity layouts.
• Analyze spatial data to support network design, optimization, feasibility assessments, and permitting processes.
• Maintain and update GIS databases with accurate fiber network information, including as-built documentation, splice points, and utility integrations.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and project teams to specify fiber solutions and produce high-quality cartographic outputs and reports.
• Perform spatial analysis to identify optimal paths, assess coverage gaps, and support broadband expansion initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data management, reporting, and presentations.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of professional GIS experience.
• Background in utility and/or broadband/telecommunications fields, with specific experience in fiber optic network design, mapping, or management.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS suite preferred; experience with other tools like QGIS or AutoCAD considered).
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States (this position is remote but based in Washington State).

Preferred:

• Experience with fiber network planning tools, broadband mapping platforms, or utility GIS applications.
• Familiarity with fiber optic infrastructure concepts (e.g., FTTH, OSP design, splice matrices).
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year, DOE.
• Full benefits package, including employer-covered health insurance.
• Generous PTO (paid time off).
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Remote work flexibility (must reside in Washington State).
• Opportunity to grow with a passionate, innovative team in a fast-paced telecommunications environment.
• Be part of a company that values hard work, integrity, inclusion, passion, innovation, and FUN!

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented GIS professional with a passion for broadband infrastructure and fiber networks, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in utility/broadband GIS experience to WBE Technologies. Application Deadline: Open until filled (position projected to start June 1, 2026). W