Outside Plant Engineer

Uniti Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti, via its Kinetic unit, seeks an Outside Plant Engineer to design and implement fiber and copper network facilities across the United States. You will analyze data, engineer field installations, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality telecom services.

The role emphasizes field work (about 70%) with remaining office duties, strong communication, and the ability to travel as needed to support projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field required with 0–2 years experience, or 4+ years in engineering/technical work.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25% and work in field and office environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; self-directed with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper.
• Plan and engineer outside plant network structures and facilities.
• Organize complex development, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Communicate effectively to drive projects to completion.
• Travel 70% fieldwork, 30% office work on average.

Skills

Technical communication

Travel up to 25%

Field work

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/MicroStation

AutoCAD

3GIS

Katapult Pro

Job description

# Outside Plant Engineerlocation\\_onLexington, KY, USAcalendar\\_todayPosted November 10, 2026Req #7996Apply via Dayforce## Job DescriptionKinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com**\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_** **About This Role:**Kinetic’s team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics.**What You’ll Do:*** Engineer/design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper* Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities* Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant engineering projects* Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way* Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion* Engineer/Design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor* Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments* Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems* Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)**Do you Have?*** Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written* Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook* Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance* Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player* Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions* A love of solving problems and building solutions* Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role**Even Better:*** CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3GIS, or other similar design programs* Experience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole data* Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering* Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companies**Minimum Requirements:**College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required. This is a safety sensitive position. eld and 30% in the office on average; varies per market.he field and 30% in the office on average; varies per market. **\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.**Our Benefits:*** Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans* 401K Plan* Health & Flexible Savings Account* Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans* Educational Assistance PlanUniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. *If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.***Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.### Job Details:Job Family: EngineeringJob Function: Outside Plant