Outside Plant Engineer

GD Information Technology•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Plant Engineer supports mission-critical DoD telecommunications infrastructure across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and the National Capital Region. This role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing Outside Plant pathways and cabling systems to ensure reliable, standards-compliant operations. The position requires full-time onsite support and offers high visibility within a secure, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
Associates degree & 3+ years of Outside Plant infrastructure experience (will consider other combinations of education and experience that equals 5 yrs)
Knowledge of BICSI standards, NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA codes
Understanding of Structured Cabling Systems
Experience with fusion and mechanical fiber splicing
Proficiency with OTDR testing, Visio, and AutoCAD
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to conduct site walks on active construction sites
Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

BICSI RCDD certification
BICSI OSP Designer certification

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair Outside Plant cable infrastructure, including MH/HH, conduit, copper, coax, and fiber systems
Conduct site surveys, produce weekly reports, and develop maintenance plans
Ensure compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA 568A/B, ANSI/TIA‑758, and industry best practices
Perform 24/7/365 break/fix support for Outside Plant systems within JSP purview
Plan Outside Plant pathways for Federal and Local Government agencies
Support configuration management and maintain accurate OSP data and documentation for NCR facilities