Remote Outside Plant Engineer (Fiber Network Design)

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Outside Plant Engineer for a 100% remote, long-term contract in the United States. The role focuses on fiber plant design, network records, and OSP engineering for telecom infrastructure. Ideal candidates have deep OSP and fiber experience and can contribute with minimal ramp-up.

You will work on accurate documentation, use tools like ArcGIS, 3GIS, and Google Earth, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliant, buildable designs across regions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering and fiber network design.
• Experience within the telecommunications, data networking, or wireless communications industry.
• Advanced working knowledge of TIRKS.
• Experience utilizing engineering systems, databases, and network inventory platforms.
• Understanding of fiber infrastructure, network plant architecture, and local engineering practices.
• Experience with permitting, right-of-way, and property rights processes.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, ArcGIS/ESRI, 3GIS, and Google Earth.

Responsibilities

• Design and support fiber plant and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain accurate network records and engineering documentation.
• Utilize engineering systems and databases to manage network inventory and design data.
• Review and update outside plant records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of local construction practices to create practical and buildable network designs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve design issues and support project implementation.
• Incorporate right-of-way, permitting, and property rights considerations into planning efforts.
• Support ongoing network transformation and central office decommissioning initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with engineering standards, company practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Outside Plant Engineering

Fiber network design

TIRKS

Engineering systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

ArcGIS/ESRI

3GIS

Google Earth

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

ArcGIS/ESRI

3GIS

Google Earth

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Outside Plant Engineer for a 100% remote, long-term contract in the United States. The role focuses on fiber plant design, network records, and OSP engineering for telecom infrastructure. Ideal candidates have deep OSP and fiber experience and can contribute with minimal ramp-up.

You will work on accurate documentation, use tools like ArcGIS, 3GIS, and Google Earth, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliant, buildable designs across regions.