Outside Plant Engineer

Skyline Technology Solutions LLC

$75K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure
  • Knowledgeable in both outside and inside plant construction
  • Experience with fiber construction, splicing, and structured cabling
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
  • Detail-oriented with strong self-management skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and plan underground fiber routes and tie-in points
  • Engage with utility pole owners for aerial engineering requirements
  • Create stick diagrams and submit applications to utilities
  • Define entry points and pathways for inside plant cabling
  • Design backbone routes connecting last-mile sites
  • Prepare engineering plans and proposals for customer presentations
  • Generate Statements of Work and request contractor quotes

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • FSA Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Training & Tuition Assistance
  • Disability & Life Insurance
Full Job Description
You will be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to deliver high-quality network solutions. You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following: • 80% of time on Objective 1: Engineering Solutions and Customer Projects • 20% of time on Objective 2: Internal Task Management and Support Job Responsibilities - What to Expect • Underground Engineering • Determine optimal fiber routes and tie-in points to backbone. • Identify right-of-way (ROW) owners. • Aerial Engineering • Identify utility pole owners and validate pole application requirements. • Prepare stick diagrams and manage application submissions with utilities. • Attend pre- and post-construction ride-outs with utility owners. • Inside Plant Engineering • Define building entry points and cable pathways to MDF. • Determine outlet locations for structured cabling projects. • Backbone Engineering • Design optimal backbone routes connecting last-mile sites. • Assess ROI and identify constraints (e.g., railroad, environmental). • Planning & Customer Engagement • Create high-level engineering plans and present proposals to customers. • Support business development by attending customer and RFP pre-bid meetings. • Administrative • Generate Statements of Work (SOW) and Bills of Materials (BOM). • Request quotes from contractors and suppliers. • Estimate internal labor requirements for construction, inspection, splicing, and engineering. Your Knowledge & Expertise • 5 + years of Infrastructure experience • Knowledge of Outside and Inside Plant construction • Fiber construction (aerial and underground) • Fiber splicing • Engineering • Inspection • Structured cabling • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio • Detail Orientation • Self-management skills Benefits Included: • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • FSA Plan • Paid Time Off • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Training & Tuition Assistance • Disability & Life Insurance

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