OSP Engineer

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an OSP Engineer to perform comprehensive designs for fiber optic networks. The role involves managing vendors, executing project plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive OSP designs for FTTx, enterprise laterals, backbone rings, and relocations, including route selection and make-ready analysis
• Produce detailed construction drawings, splicing schematics, fiber assignments, BOMs, and redlines/as-builts
• Ensure designs meet NEC/NESC, DOT, municipal, utility owner standards, and engineering criteria
• Select materials (fiber types, closures, slack storage, pedestals, splice enclosures) and define construction methods (aerial, directional boring, conduit placement)
• Manage OSP engineering, construction, splicing, and test vendors; define SOWs, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
• Develop vendor scorecards tracking schedule adherence, safety, QA/QC, change order discipline, documentation accuracy, and closeout timeliness
• Lead weekly vendor standups, resolve blockers, negotiate change orders, and enforce contractual obligations
• Validate vendor invoices against milestones and evidence (photos, test results, as-builts) prior to approval
• Build and maintain project plans, and risk registers
• Track budgets, unit pricing, change management, and EAC (estimate at completion) across multiple concurrent builds
• Interface with Sales Engineering, Service Delivery, NOC, and Operations to align customer intervals and internal readiness
• Maintain accurate network records in GIS/AutoCAD and inventory systems; publish updates to stakeholders

Requirements:

• 3–5 years OSP engineering experience in fiber optics (aerial and underground)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS), and standard OSP drawing packages
• Experience managing third-party vendors (engineering, construction, splicing) with measurable outcomes
• Experience in State utility territories and local municipalities
• Understanding of GPON/XGS-PON, DWDM, and enterprise lateral designs
• Certifications: Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT), OSP Specialist (FOA), or equivalent
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis tools, microtrench specs, and traffic control plans
• Working knowledge of Small Cell/5G backhaul OSP requirements