Outside Plant Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Outside Plant Engineer

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Outside Plant Engineer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

The Outside Plant Engineer supports mission‑critical DoD telecommunications infrastructure across the Pentagon, Mark Center, and the National Capital Region. This role focuses on planning, maintaining, documenting, and repairing Outside Plant pathways and cabling systems to ensure reliable, standards‑compliant operations. The position requires full‑time onsite support and offers high visibility within a secure, fast‑paced environment. As an Outside Plant Engineer, you will:

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Maintain and repair Outside Plant cable infrastructure, including MH/HH, conduit, copper, coax, and fiber systems
• Conduct site surveys, produce weekly reports, and develop maintenance plans
• Ensure compliance with JSP, TIA/EIA 568A/B, ANSI/TIA‑758, and industry best practices
• Perform 24/7/365 break/fix support for Outside Plant systems within JSP purview
• Plan Outside Plant pathways for Federal and Local Government agencies
• Support configuration management and maintain accurate OSP data and documentation for NCR facilities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
• Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
• Education/Experience: Associates degree & 3+ years of Outside Plant infrastructure experience (will consider other combinations of education and experience that equals 5 yrs)
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of BICSI standards, NEC, IEEE, EIA, and TIA codes; Understanding of Structured Cabling Systems;

•Experience with fusion and mechanical fiber splicing;

•Proficiency with OTDR testing, Visio, and AutoCAD

• Role Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; stand for long periods. Ability to conduct site walks on active construction sites;

•​Strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• BICSI RCDD certification
• BICSI OSP Designer certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

25-50%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required