Outside Plant Engineer

This is a highly hands-on OSP Fiber Engineering role supporting the client’s utility fiber network across Virginia. The person will be designing fiber routes between substations and solar sites, creating splice designs, writing SOWs, conducting field verification, and maintaining fiber data within Circuit Vision and GIS systems. They're looking for someone who understands both the engineering/design side and the field side of outside plant fiber networks.

Day-to-Day

• Design fiber routes connecting substations, solar sites, and utility infrastructure
• Create and maintain client-owned fiber network routes (ADSS & OPGW)
• Build and document fiber circuits within Circuit Vision and GIS platforms
• Develop splice plans, manage splice schedules, and verify splice locations
• Conduct field surveys and route validations to ensure design accuracy
• Write SOWs for fiber builds, upgrades, and connectivity projects
• Track and maintain fiber asset records and network documentation
• Coordinate with internal utility groups (Solar, Transmission, Broadband, etc.)
• Support fiber projects from planning through construction and closeout
• Research, analyze, and optimize middle-mile fiber network designs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of OSP fiber engineering experience
• Strong understanding of outside plant fiber networks (aerial & buried)
• Experience designing end-to-end fiber routes and splice plans
• Comfortable performing field surveys, route verification, and site walkouts
• GIS/geospatial experience
• AutoCAD or similar drafting tools
• Local to Richmond area and willing to travel throughout Virginia (day travel only)

Estimated Compensation: $30-40/hr

Total compensation varies based on skillset and experience level.