Outside Plant Design Engineer - Inside Plant

CACI International

23h•$90,300 - $189,600

About The Position

CACI’s Digital and Enterprise Solutions Sector is seeking a senior Inside Plant/Outside Plant (ISP/OSP) Design Engineer with a strong communication engineering background. The position supports the design, implementation, and modernization of communication infrastructure across ISP and OSP environments, including fiber and copper cabling, network transport systems, RF and voice/data communication paths, power integration, and supporting architecture. The engineer reviews and approves engineering documentation, develops communication system designs, leads field teams, and ensures compliance with U.S. Army and industry communication standards. The work supports secure, resilient, high-performance communication solutions and Army mission readiness at OCONUS locations. The role provides technical leadership across communication modernization projects, from site surveys and architecture development through installation, testing, quality assurance, and documentation. It is listed as part-time, on-call, and requires willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 75%.

Requirements

Current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
Technical BA/BS degree; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
12 or more years of experience as a Lead Wired Engineer, Communication Engineer, or in a similar role supporting large, complex communication networks.
3 or more years of experience supporting DoD communication modernization or similar projects.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Visio, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.
Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 75%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience in a fast-paced, mission-critical communication environment.
BICSI RCDD certification, preferred or required depending on hiring need.
Completed OSHA 30-hour training certification.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee surveys, design, and implementation of ISP/OSP communication infrastructure, including fiber and copper plants, pathways, power integration with licensed electricians, patch panels, and system diagrams.
Support communication system modernization projects of varying size and complexity, including preliminary development of the SPRIP.
Conduct and oversee site surveys, document current communication configurations, and design optimized ISP/OSP and transport architectures.
Approve SDPs and Final RIP documents for compliance with Army communication requirements, NEC standards, and industry best practices.
Support development of IUID Marking Plans and procurement documentation (LOM).
Lead and supervise deployment teams across survey, installation, testing, and QA activities, including pre-implementation coordination.
Approve engineering implementation plans, system drawings, and communication infrastructure layouts; perform quality checks and enforce safe work practices.
Identify and resolve complex communication engineering issues; oversee system pre-tests and acceptance testing.
Ensure communication system installations align with safety standards, environmental conditions, and operational needs.
Provide subject-matter expertise across multiple projects, supporting communication architecture decisions and modernization efforts.
Optimize communication system resources, scalability, and performance.
Maintain documentation of communication system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Prepare system performance reports, issue tracking summaries, and recommendations for enhancements.
Troubleshoot complex communication problems and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
Provide daily supervision, guidance, and technical leadership to ISP/OSP and communication engineering staff.