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Ziply Fiber

Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer

Reno, NV

$88K - $115K/yr

Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer Base Salary: 88,000 to $115,000 annually DOE Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave ...

LanceSoft Inc

Sr. OSP Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

OSP Engineer Duration: 4-6 Months (High Possibility of Extension) Location: Tennessee-Nashville Scope of Work: * Ideal Candidate 5 Years or more of recent Client Outside Plant Engineering Experience ...

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How much do senior osp engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior osp engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior OSP engineer?

A Senior OSP (Outside Plant) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber optic and copper cable networks. They oversee field surveys, prepare engineering plans, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with project managers, contractors, and utility companies to optimize network performance and expansion. Their role often includes managing budgets, supervising junior engineers, and troubleshooting complex network issues.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a senior OSP engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Osp Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of outside plant (OSP) engineering principles, fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure, and relevant industry standards, typically supported by a degree in engineering or related field. Experience with CAD/GIS software, permitting systems, and certifications like BICSI or PMP are highly valued. Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with field crews and stakeholders are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective deployment of telecom infrastructure in complex environments.

What challenges might a senior OSP engineer face in their day-to-day work?

A Senior Osp Engineer often encounters challenges such as navigating complex permitting processes, coordinating with multiple utility and municipal stakeholders, and adapting designs to varied field conditions. You may need to resolve unexpected obstacles, such as underground utility conflicts or weather-related delays, while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Additionally, balancing project demands with compliance to safety and regulatory requirements is a daily focus. These challenges make adaptability, proactive communication, and strong organizational skills especially important for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Senior Osp Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior OSP Engineer (Twisted Pair, Permitting & Project Delivery)

Everett, WA • Remote

Ziply Fiber
Media and Telecom • 1 - 5K employees
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$88K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Position Title: Senior OSP Engineer, BAU/Twisted Pair


Please note: Candidates must be local to Everett, WA, and possess direct twisted-pair/copper OSP design experience. Remote candidates and applicants whose backgrounds are limited to fiber design will not meet the core requirements of this position. The Senior OSP Engineer will develop buildable copper OSP designs and remain actively involved through permitting, construction support, issue resolution, and final delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep copper design expertise with the technical ownership required to move projects successfully through completion.

Base Salary: 88,000 to $115,000 annually DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

 

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. 

 

As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.  

 

Our Company Values: 

 

  • Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention. 
  • Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions. 
  • Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.  
  • Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication. 

 

Job Summary

The Senior OSP Engineer is responsible for the execution of projects created by the Planning department. This includes the oversight, extended planning analysis, budgeting and project timing network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focused business.

 

The Senior OSP Engineer is the subject matter expert (SME) of Engineering for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records and permitting for ROW’s and easements. They ensure projects are progressing through the required programs in a timely manner and within the required budget for implementing the best network solution.

This role works as a special point of contact (SPOC) with various Ziply Fiber departments, internal, external team members and vendor resources.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

 

Project Planning & Design

·         Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements.

·         Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning.

·         Attend preconstruction meetings for project designs.

·         Prepare cost estimates based on project type and needs.

 

Engineering Quality and Records

·         Maintain accurate cable records and update according to As-Builts.

 

Permitting, ROW, and External Coordination

·         Communicate with state, county, city, and national entities to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes.

·         Coordinate with all utilities for project design and construction to utilize joint trench.

·         Apply for all permits as required (State, DNR, City, County, Townships).

·         Maintain and investigate ROW’s and easements for releases.

 

Leadership, Support, and Cross-Functional Partnership

·         Support leadership in reporting and escalations.

·         Provide guidance, support and training to internal FTE’s and external vendors, including mentorship and quality enforcement

·         Support sales, marketing, operations and regulatory as needed.

 

Other Duties

·         Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.

·         Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.

·         Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

 

Required Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or GED.

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience, or a minimum of seven years’ experience in an outside plant engineering position required.

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