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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.

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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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Connectivity Engineer, Senior

Eagle Mountain, UT

Southland Industries Inc.

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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$86K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the planning, direct execution, quality assurance, and closeout of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure on mission-critical data center construction projects. 

Position Details

  • Develops and maintains connectivity scope schedules and milestones in coordination with the broader project team
  • Conducts pre-activity planning meetings, phased inspections, and final acceptance walkthroughs with installation partners
  • Tracks and manages change orders related to structured cabling and fiber scope
  • Identifies schedule risks and quality issues, and escalates with recommended solutions
  • Supervises internal team members, providing technical guidance, task direction, and performance oversight
  • Manages subcontractors and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, schedule, and documentation requirements
  • Supports contractor evaluation and selection and ensures adherence to scope of work and quality standards
  • Coordinates material flow with suppliers and logistics partners, tracking long-lead items and delivery risks
  • Reports project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders
  • Communicates schedule impacts, scope gaps, and quality risks with recommended mitigation strategies
  • Documents and shares lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supports forecasting and budget efforts related to connectivity scope
  • Performs and validates fiber optic testing, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 (OLTS), OTDR testing, end-face inspection (IEC 61300-3-35), and MPO/MTP polarity verification
  • Conducts inspections of ISP and OSP cabling installations, identifying deficiencies and ensuring corrective actions
  • Leads progressive quality inspections and establishes inspection criteria and acceptance standards
  • Reviews and validates test documentation, as-built drawings, and closeout packages for project completion
  • Performs constructability reviews and resolves field issues related to design, specifications, and scope
  • Manages the RFI process, including preparation, tracking, and resolution with design teams
  • Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., TIA, ANSI/BICSI, NEC)
  • Identifies systemic quality issues and drives corrective actions to improve processes and outcomes 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's in business, computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
  • 5-8 years of experience with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure in data center or mission-critical environments
  • Demonstrated ability to directly perform fiber optic testing: OTDR, OLTS, end-face inspection, and MPO/MTP polarity
  • Experience managing both internal personnel and subcontractors in a field construction environment
  • Working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, ANSI/BICSI 002, and CSI Division 27 specifications
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications, BOMs, and as-built documentation
  • Experience producing and reviewing formal test documentation and close-out packages for owner acceptance
  • Proficiency with MS Suite, Procore, Primavera P6, COINS
  • BICSI Installer 2 (Fiber), FOA CFOT, or FOA CFOS/D certification preferred
  • Manufacturer certifications (Corning, CommScope, Panduit, or equivalent) preferred
  • Experience on hyperscale or colocation data center projects preferred
  • Experience with OSP deployments in a data center campus environment preferred
  • Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tool experience preferred
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred
  • We are currently hiring in the following locations and welcome qualified candidates to apply:
    • Eagle Mountain, UT
    • El Paso, TX
    • Piqua, OH
    • New Albany, OH

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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