Outside Plant Engineer

Skyline Technology Solutions, LLC•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

You will be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to deliver high-quality network solutions. You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following: 80% of time on Objective 1: Engineering Solutions and Customer Projects 20% of time on Objective 2: Internal Task Management and Support

Requirements

5 + years of Infrastructure experience
Knowledge of Outside and Inside Plant construction
Fiber construction (aerial and underground)
Fiber splicing
Engineering
Inspection
Structured cabling
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio
Detail Orientation
Self-management skills

Responsibilities

Determine optimal fiber routes and tie-in points to backbone.
Identify right-of-way (ROW) owners.
Identify utility pole owners and validate pole application requirements.
Prepare stick diagrams and manage application submissions with utilities.
Attend pre- and post-construction ride-outs with utility owners.
Define building entry points and cable pathways to MDF.
Determine outlet locations for structured cabling projects.
Design optimal backbone routes connecting last-mile sites.
Assess ROI and identify constraints (e.g., railroad, environmental).
Create high-level engineering plans and present proposals to customers.
Support business development by attending customer and RFP pre-bid meetings.
Generate Statements of Work (SOW) and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Request quotes from contractors and suppliers.
Estimate internal labor requirements for construction, inspection, splicing, and engineering.