Outside Plant Engineer III

Apex Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer III to plan and develop detailed designs for upgrading overhead and underground networks. This on-site role focuses on optimal utilization of facilities, with work orders for broadband deployment and conduit systems to support modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Telecom and has at least 5 years of relevant experience in telecom infrastructure planning, with strong drafting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in outside plant engineering, utility design, or telecommunications infrastructure planning.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools, drafting software, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop detailed construction drawings for new overhead and underground lines, cables, and conduit systems.
• Design complex work orders for broadband deployment and conduit infrastructure modernization.
• Identify, analyze, and design distribution work orders to facilitate network relief and modernization.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis of feeder and distribution facilities to optimize network performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure designs meet technical specifications and timelines.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure to determine feasibility of line rearrangements and capacity expansions.

Skills

Engineering design tools

Drafting software

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Telecommunications

Job description

## Job Description# Outside Plant Engineer IIIApply**Job#: 3057442****Job Description:**Outside Plant Engineer III**Location:** Los Angeles, CA (On-site)Role OverviewThe Outside Plant Engineer III is responsible for planning and developing detailed engineering designs for the construction, removal, and rearrangement of overhead and underground communications facilities. This role ensures the optimum and economical utilization of network infrastructure through precise technical planning. The selected professional will design work orders for broadband technology, conduit systems, and distribution facilities to support modernization initiatives.Key Responsibilities* Plan and develop detailed construction drawings for new overhead and underground lines, cables, and conduit systems.* Design complex work orders for broadband technology deployment and comprehensive conduit infrastructure.* Identify, analyze, and design distribution work orders to facilitate network relief and modernization.* Perform detailed engineering analysis of feeder and distribution facilities to optimize network performance.* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure engineering designs meet technical specifications and project timelines.* Evaluate existing infrastructure to determine the feasibility of line rearrangements and capacity expansions.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.**Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of experience in outside plant engineering, utility design, or telecommunications infrastructure planning.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in engineering design tools, drafting software, and Microsoft Word.Compensation & BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees, including health insurance options and retirement savings plans. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Los Angeles, CA, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** October 27, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $60 per hour