V.I.E Network Planner Fiber Optic Expansion (all gender)

Cologne, NRW, de on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 19, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment. 

More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology, railway technology and automotive.

Are you a graduate with EU citizenship aged 18 to 28 and want to gain work experience in Germany?

Find out more about the V.I.E programme at Voluntary program V.I.E - International career at ALTEN Germany (alten-germany.de)

YOU...

  • are responible for the planning and documentation of copper and fiber optic networks taking into account the installed technology
  • participate to the conceptual design of routes and their control for completeness and correctness
  • have the responsibility for equipping cable distributors as well as their measurement and adjustment
  • provide the documentation of the entire planning process
  • communicate with responsible site managers

YOU...

  • meet the general requirements of the V.I.E. programme (EU citizen, between 18 and 28 years old)
  • completed studies in communications engineering, civil engineering, geodesy, geoinformatics, geography or comparable qualification such as state-certified technician (m/f/d)
  • have practical experience in the field of network documentation and planning or in the field of pipeline networks such as electricity, water, gas
  • are experienced handling of Megaplan or QGIS, Arc-GIS, CableScout, AutoCAD, Connectmaster or similar
  • have a good written and spoken German

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Do you have any questions? 

Then contact me: Andre Campiao (Tel.: +49 711 49064164).

Or apply now using our online application form.

  • Talent Management – we develop your career
  • Language skills – improve your language skills in your daily work or in online language courses
  • Work Life Balance – flexible working hours and mobile working possible
  • A to Z – Private International Health Care
  • Your future –  possibility of permanent employment with ALTEN worldwide

...in addition we offer you corporate benefits and team events.

About this role

Summary

Plan and document fiber optic networks, coordinate with site managers, use GIS and AutoCAD tools.

Job title

V.I.E Network Planner Fiber Optic Expansion

Experience level

entry level

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Cologne, Germany; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MegaplanQGISArc-GISCableScoutAutoCADConnectmasterGerman

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

fiber opticsnetwork planningcable documentationroute designGIS
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cologne, Germany

On-site City