OSP Engineer - Remote Eligible

Job Posting

Key Responsibilities Engineering & Design:

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).

Vendor Management:

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.

Project Execution & Controls:

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.

Qualifications Required:

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.

Core Competencies:

Vendor Leadership: Sets clear expectations, enforces standards, and drives accountability.

Technical Rigor: High-quality designs and documentation; strong test validation discipline.

Execution & Ownership: Delivers on-time, within budget, with clean closeouts.

Communication: Clear written packages, field notes, and stakeholder updates.

Safety Mindset: Champions safe construction practices and compliance.

Work Environment & Travel:

Remote role with quarterly field/site visits across assigned region.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary + performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off.

Company vehicle program or mileage reimbursement for field travel (as applicable).

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Mesa, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline:

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

About TEKsystems:

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services:

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.