Outside Plant Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA
•$42 - $56•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
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
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
