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.
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 missioncritical 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, standardscompliant operations. The position requires fulltime onsite support and offers high visibility within a secure, fastpaced 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/TIA758, 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, problemsolving, 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 youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.