Inside Plant Engineer (ISP)

ResourceTek; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ResourceTek seeks an experienced ISP Engineer for a remote, long-term contract position. The expert will design, install, and maintain high-capacity fiber/copper network infrastructure, managing headend/central office equipment and Ethernet transport for CATV or ISP contexts.

The role requires hands-on experience with DWDM/CWDM, SONET, and fiber characterization, plus collaboration with field crews and stakeholders to ensure FCC-compliant deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in headend, central office, or transport network engineering.
• Strong understanding of HFC, DOCSIS and transport technologies.
• Familiarity with design tools: AutoCAD, Visio, GIS.
• Experience collaborating with field crews and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure design for inside plant ISP facilities and data centers.
• Transport technology configuration and troubleshooting (DWDM, CWDM, SONET, Ethernet).
• Network optimization through fiber characterization and capacity upgrades.
• Maintenance of headend equipment, antennas, towers, and related gear.
• Documentation of fiber paths, circuits, and as-built drawings (MetaSolv, Granite).
• Ensure installations meet FCC regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Headend/CO transport engineering

HFC & DOCSIS knowledge

AutoCAD / Visio / GIS

Collaboration with field crews

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

GIS software

Job description

In support of our client, a leading provider of networking and communications equipment, we are seeking an experienced *ISP Engineer*. This is a remote, long-term contract opportunity.

*JOB SUMMARY*

The ideal candidate will have transport experience designs, installs, and maintaining high-capacity fiber/copper network infrastructure, specifically managing headend/central office equipment, DWDM/SONET optical transport, and Ethernet, typically for CATV or internet service providers.

They will ensure network performance, conduct, troubleshoot, and manage infrastructure to support data transmission, including VoIP and high-speed data.

*CORE RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Infrastructure Design: Plan and design inside plant (ISP) infrastructure, including data centers, headends, rack elevations, and cable management.
• Transport Technology: Implement, configure, and troubleshoot optical and electrical interfaces, including DWDM, CWDM, SONET, T1, and Ethernet.
• Network Optimization: Perform fiber characterization (CD, PMD, ORL), fiber health checks, and capacity upgrades.
• Maintenance & Support: Maintain headend, antennas, towers, and related equipment; perform break-fix remediation.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of fiber paths, circuits, and as-built drawings in inventory systems (e.g., MetaSolv, Granite).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure installations meet industry standards and FCC regulations.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS*

• Experience: 3+ years in headend, central office, or transport network engineering.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC), DOCSIS, and transport technologies.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, or GIS software.
• Collaboration: Experience working with field crews, construction managers, and external stakeholders.

*Transportation-Specific Experience*

• Designing and maintaining fiber networks specifically for transportation infrastructure (intelligent transportation systems, toll roads, or municipal traffic control systems).
• Knowledge of traffic management communication, including ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems).

ResourceTek offers industry leading compensation and full benefits that include paid holidays and PTO, group medical, dental, and vision, as well as 401k and Flexspend. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote