OSP Design Technician

Job Description

Job Description

TEKsystems is seeking an OSP Design Tech for our Boise Idaho client.

Our client is expanding their OSP Engineering group due to significant project growth and increasing sales volume. The team is currently operating as a bottleneck for incoming work and is adding multiple OSP Design Technicians to increase project capacity.

• Compensation and level will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• This is a full time, direct placement position with our client on site in Boise, ID

This role supports outside plant telecom projects including city and state roadway relocations, utility relocations, aerial and underground fiber construction, and ongoing network expansion initiatives. The position combines design work, field engineering, documentation, contractor coordination, and construction support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop OSP construction drawings and design packages utilizing Microsoft Visio and other telecom design tools
• Interpret staking sheets, roadway blueprints, permitting documents, and methods-of-construction requirements
• Perform field surveys and site inspections to support design and construction activities
• Maintain accurate outside plant records and project documentation
• Support engineering, permitting, and construction processes from project initiation through completion
• Inspect contractor work and verify compliance with project requirements and standards
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• Recommend construction solutions based on field conditions and engineering requirements
• Assist with route maintenance and network expansion activities
• Support aerial and underground fiber deployment projects
• Participate in utility relocation and roadway move projects as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Outside Plant (OSP) telecom engineering or design experience
• Experience supporting telecom construction and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Staking sheets
  • Construction drawings
  • Permitting documentation
  • Methods of construction
  • Right-of-way documentation
• Experience working with Microsoft Visio
• Working knowledge of CAD systems or telecom design software
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber optic network design experience
• Utility relocation or road move project experience
• Knowledge of RUS standards
• Experience supporting permitting and construction processes
• Field engineering experience
• GIS experience
• Project lead or contractor coordination experience
• Telecommunications construction background

Work Environment

• Approximately 50% field / 50% office
• Travel up to 20% depending on project workload
• Occasional overtime, evenings, weekends, and holiday work may be required

Top Required Skills

1. 2+ year of OSP telecom engineering or design experience
2. Telecom construction and field operations experience
3. Ability to interpret permits, right-of-way documents, and construction methods
4. Microsoft Visio
5. CAD or telecom design software experience
6. Microsoft Office proficiency
7. Valid driver's license

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, 1 vision planHSAs and FSAsPaid parental leave9 company-paid holidays and paid time offFully covered group life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disabilityOptional extra protection: supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnityEmployee referral program and years of service recognition401(k) plan with company matchTuition and certification reimbursementAccess to our Learning Management System for ongoing development

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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