About this opportunity
Insight Global lists this Outside Plant Engineer opportunity in richmond, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This is a highly hands-on OSP Fiber Engineering role supporting the client’s utility fiber network across Virginia. The person will be designing fiber routes between substations and solar sites, creating splice designs, writing SOWs, conducting field verification, and maintaining fiber data within Circuit Vision and GIS systems. They're looking for someone who understands both the engineering/design side and the field side of outside plant fiber networks. Day-to-Day
Design fiber routes connecting substations, solar sites, and utility infrastructure
Create and maintain client-owned fiber network routes (ADSS & OPGW)
Build and document fiber circuits within Circuit Vision and GIS platforms
Develop splice plans, manage splice schedules, and verify splice locations
Conduct field surveys and route validations to ensure design accuracy
Write SOWs for fiber builds, upgrades, and connectivity projects
Track and maintain fiber asset records and network documentation
Coordinate with internal utility groups (Solar, Transmission, Broadband, etc.)
Support fiber projects from planning through construction and closeout
Research, analyze, and optimize middle-mile fiber network designs
Qualifications
3+ years of OSP fiber engineering experience
Strong understanding of outside plant fiber networks (aerial & buried)
Experience designing end-to-end fiber routes and splice plans
Comfortable performing field surveys, route verification, and site walkouts
GIS/geospatial experience
AutoCAD or similar drafting tools
Local to Richmond area and willing to travel throughout Virginia (day travel only)
Estimated Compensation: $30-40/hr
Total compensation varies based on skillset and experience level.
Who can apply
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