Outside Plant Engineer

Insight Global; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking multiple Senior OSP / Facilities Field Engineers to support critical airport and National Airspace System infrastructure across the United States. This field-focused role involves site surveys, installation oversight, and documentation for telecom, fiber, and utility networks.

You will evaluate existing infrastructure, identify DMARC points, assess power and environmental requirements, and develop installation plans for field teams while coordinating with providers and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering, telecom infrastructure, OSP construction, field engineering, or related environments
• Strong understanding of OSP construction, fiber infrastructure, DMARC, and utility entries
• Experience conducting field surveys and documenting installations
• Familiarity with UPS systems, DC power, rectifiers, and battery backup systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys at federal facilities, airports, and remote infrastructure locations
• Evaluate existing telecommunications, fiber, and utility infrastructure
• Identify and document demarcation points (DMARC) and utility entry paths
• Assess power availability, DC power systems, UPS infrastructure, rack space, grounding, and environmental requirements
• Develop installation plans and engineering packages for field implementation teams
• Create detailed documentation, diagrams, sketches, and as-built records
• Review construction and installation requirements to ensure compliance with engineering standards
• Coordinate with telecommunications providers, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Support modernization of critical communications infrastructure

Skills

OSP construction

Fiber optic infrastructure

DMARC documentation

Field surveys

Power/DC power/UPS

Coordination with providers

Job description

I'm currently supporting our client on a major telecommunications modernization initiative and we're hiring multiple Senior OSP / Facilities Field Engineers to support critical airport and National Airspace System infrastructure projects across the U.S.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced telecom, outside plant (OSP), fiber, facilities, or field engineering professionals who enjoy working in the field, conducting site surveys, overseeing installations, and supporting mission-critical communications infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

Conduct site surveys at federal facilities, airports, communication sites, and remote infrastructure locations

Evaluate existing telecommunications, fiber, and utility infrastructure

Identify and document demarcation points (DMARC) and utility entry paths

Assess power availability, DC power systems, UPS infrastructure, rack space, grounding, and environmental requirements

Develop installation plans and engineering packages for field implementation teams

Create detailed documentation, diagrams, sketches, and as-built records

Review construction and installation requirements to ensure compliance with engineering standards

Coordinate with telecommunications providers, contractors, and project stakeholders

Support modernization of critical communications infrastructure

What We're Looking For

• Eligible to obtain Public Trust suitability
• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering, telecom infrastructure, OSP construction, field engineering, or related environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Outside Plant (OSP) construction
• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Demarcation points (DMARC)
• Utility entrances into buildings
• Cabling standards
• Building infrastructure
• Experience conducting field surveys and documenting installations
• Familiarity with UPS systems, DC power, rectifiers, and battery backup systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Backgrounds

We are especially interested in candidates from organizations such as:

• Verizon
• AT&T
• Lumen / CenturyLink
• Comcast
• Crown Castle
• Telecom infrastructure or utility providers

Nice to Have

• PE License
• BICSI or facilities-related certifications
• Critical infrastructure or data center experience
• LEED or energy-efficiency knowledge

Travel

• Assigned to a local home-base region
• Primarily field-based position
• Daily travel between sites
• Occasional overnight travel may be required depending on region
• Mileage reimbursed at GSA rates
• Per diem available when applicable

Clearance Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtainPublic Trust suitability, including:

• Verifiable employment and residence history
• No disqualifying criminal history
• Ability to pass a drug screening

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Long-term funded program through 2028

Support modernization and critical national infrastructure

Field-based role with autonomy and variety

Single 30-minute Teams interview process

Opportunity to work on fiber, facilities, telecom, and infrastructure projects impacting aviation nationwide

If you have experience with OSP construction, telecom facilities, fiber infrastructure, DMARC installations, utility coordination, or critical facilities environments, I'd love to connect.