Osp Design Engineer

TEKsystems; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Doctor

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Onsite workplace amenities

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced OSP GIS Designer / QC Specialist to support long-haul fiber network projects in Virginia. Remote-friendly yet Virginia-resident, you will perform QC reviews, update GIS records, and incorporate redline changes into drawings.

You will work with ArcGIS, GIS data management, and as-built documentation to ensure accuracy across multiple projects, while adhering to client drafting standards and remote-ready collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP design, GIS mapping, or telecom network documentation experience.
• Experience supporting long-haul, backbone, transport, or carrier fiber networks.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS, GIS Spatial Mapping, and geospatial data management.
• Experience performing drawing reviews, QC, and redline updates.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction and OSP infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret fiber route drawings, utility records, construction documents, and as-built packages.
• Experience maintaining network records and GIS databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Must reside in Virginia and be familiar with local underground construction standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of existing OSP fiber network designs and documentation.
• Review and incorporate field redlines into construction drawings and GIS records.
• Update and maintain network records, route maps, and spatial databases.
• Utilize ArcGIS and other GIS mapping tools to analyze, validate, and update infrastructure data.
• Verify route accuracy, splice locations, conduit routes, and underground utility information.
• Review as-built documentation and ensure all network records are current and accurate.
• Identify design discrepancies and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to resolve issues.
• Support ongoing long-haul fiber projects by maintaining high-quality mapping and record standards.
• Ensure compliance with established client drafting and documentation standards.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS Spatial Mapping

OSP Design

OSP QC

Redline Review

As-Built Documentation

Long-Haul Fiber

Underground Utility Construction

Network Records Management

Fiber Route Mapping

Tools

AutoCAD

IQGeo

OSP Insight

Other telecom mapping platforms

Job description

OSP GIS Designer / QC Specialist

Location: Remote--workfrom home (Must Reside inVirginia)
Type: Contract / Long-Term Opportunity
Pay: Based on Experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced OSP GIS Designer / QC Specialist to support long-haul fiber network projects throughout Virginia. This role focuses on performing quality control reviews of existing OSP designs, updating network records, and incorporating redline changes into GIS mapping systems and construction drawings. The ideal candidate will have experience with long-haul fiber infrastructure, underground utility construction, and GIS platforms such as ArcGIS. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing existing designs, validating network data, and ensuring design accuracy across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of existing OSP fiber network designs and documentation.
• Review and incorporate field redlines into construction drawings and GIS records.
• Update and maintain network records, route maps, and spatial databases.
• Utilize ArcGIS and other GIS mapping tools to analyze, validate, and update infrastructure data.
• Verify route accuracy, splice locations, conduit routes, and underground utility information.
• Review as-built documentation and ensure all network records are current and accurate.
• Identify design discrepancies and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to resolve issues.
• Support ongoing long-haul fiber projects by maintaining high-quality mapping and record standards.
• Ensure compliance with established client drafting and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP design, GIS mapping, or telecom network documentation experience.
• Experience supporting long-haul, backbone, transport, or carrier fiber networks.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS, GIS Spatial Mapping, and geospatial data management.
• Experience performing drawing reviews, QC, and redline updates.
• Knowledge of underground utility construction and OSP infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret fiber route drawings, utility records, construction documents, and as-built packages.
• Experience maintaining network records and GIS databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Must reside in Virginia and be familiar with local underground construction standards and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, IQGeo, OSP Insight, or similar telecom mapping platforms.
• Background supporting carrier, transport, or utility fiber networks.
• Experience reviewing and updating large volumes of as-built documentation.
• Strong understanding of fiber network architecture and route documentation.

Key Skills

• ArcGIS
• GIS Spatial Mapping
• OSP Design
• OSP QC
• Redline Review
• As-Built Documentation
• Long-Haul Fiber
• Underground Utility Construction
• Network Records Management
• Fiber Route Mapping

This position is ideal for an OSP professional who enjoys reviewing designs, updating GIS records, and ensuring the accuracy of long-haul fiber network documentation rather than performing greenfield network design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.