OSP Engineer/Sr OSP Engineer

Swoon; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Recruiter to connect with top Fiber, Broadband & Data Center professionals. The ideal candidate will manage OSP Engineers' recruitment, requiring experience in outside plant telecommunications design and leadership skills. This contract position offers opportunities to engage in regulatory compliance and project coordination while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must be US-based and hold a relevant degree, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of OSP or telecom infrastructure design experience.
• 7+ years of OSP experience for Lead position.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan OSP fiber and copper networks.
• Perform route planning and pole loading calculations.
• Prepare construction drawings for facilities.
• Coordinate with project managers and contractors.
• Mentor engineers and GIS staff.

Skills

OSP design

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS/ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Swoon.

Senior Recruiter at KSA/Swoon | Connecting Top Fiber, Broadband & Data Center Professionals with Industry Leaders

***Green Cards or Citizen only, no C2C***

***US Based only***

We are hiring OSP Engineers and Lead OSP Engineers to support the design, planning, and delivery of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure projects. These roles focus on fiber and copper network design, permitting coordination, and constructible engineering solutions that meet client, regulatory, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan OSP fiber and copper networks using AutoCAD, GIS, and related tools
• Perform route planning, make-ready analysis, pole loading calculations, and field surveys
• Prepare construction drawings for aerial, underground, and buried facilities
• Coordinate with project managers, permitting agencies, utilities, and construction teams
• Review and redline design packages to ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, and client standards
• Serve as a technical resource to resolve design and constructability issues
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for OSP engineering standards and deliverables
• Lead engineering efforts for full projects or major workstreams
• Mentor engineers, designers, and GIS staff
• Support proposals, RFPs, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred (required for Lead level)
• OSP Engineer: 3–5 years of OSP or telecom infrastructure design experience
• Lead OSP Engineer: 7+ years of OSP experience with prior technical or team leadership
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS/ArcGIS Pro, and spatial design tools
• Strong understanding of fiber and copper OSP design, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Telecommunications

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)