Outside Plant Engineer

TEKsystems • Mesa, AZ

1d • $32 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior OSP Engineer will support the Engineering team by performing QA/QC reviews of outside plant (OSP) fiber designs returned by engineering vendors. This role is a combination of field and office work and focuses exclusively on underground fiber construction. The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of OSP fiber design, municipal requirements, and field verification practices, with strong attention to detail and an eagerness to grow within a rapidly expanding network environment.

Requirements

• Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Engineering
• Fiber Optic Networks
• Underground Fiber Design & Construction
• Experience supporting underground OSP design and engineering
• Strong understanding of local municipality rules, regulations, and permitting guidelines
• Ability to review, interpret, and QA/QC engineered fiber drawings
• Exposure to OSP design and engineering principles
• Experience working with or managing engineering vendors
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively in an office environment

Nice To Haves

• GIS platforms (ArcGIS or similar)
• Vendor coordination or management experience
• Prior exposure to fiber design, drafting, or engineering workflows
• GIS experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering team with QA/QC reviews of OSP fiber designs returned by external engineering vendors
• Conduct field walks and site verification, driving to job sites to validate design accuracy and constructability
• Ensure designs comply with municipal standards, codes, and right-of-way requirements
• Support underground-only fiber construction projects from a design verification perspective
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external vendors to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Utilize engineering drawings, maps, and GIS tools to validate routes, handholes, and conduit paths
• Track and communicate design issues, corrections, and approvals in a clear and timely manner

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees