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Full-time
professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) With Company Match, Life Insurance, Vacation Paid Time Off
Posted 49d ago
Apply by Jun 30
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic and copper telecommunications infrastructure in various environments. Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior technicians while coordinating with contractors and utilities to ensure project delivery.
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of hands-on OSP experience and proficiency in fiber splicing and OTDR testing. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be physically able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Full job description
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Technician to lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic and copper telecommunications infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in outside plant construction and network cabling systems, and holds—or is actively pursuing—a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential from BICSI. This role serves as a technical lead on complex projects and a mentor to junior technicians.
Designing, installing, splicing, and testing fiber optic (single-mode and multi-mode) and copper cabling systems in aerial, buried, and conduit environments
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, OSP design plans, and permit documents and ensuring work complies with applicable codes and standards (BICSI, NEC, NESC, local/state regulations)
Operating and maintaining OSP equipment including fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, cable locators, and aerial lift equipment
Leading field crews on major outside plant projects
Coordinating with general contractors, utilities, municipalities, and customers
Performing fault isolation and emergency restoration on fiber and copper networks, including after-hours as required
Conducting OSP site surveys and providing technical input for project scoping, materials estimation, and bid preparation
Maintaining accurate as-built documentation, splice records, and work order closeouts in company systems
Enforcing and modeling safety procedures including traffic control, confined space entry, trenching/excavation, and PPE compliance
Mentoring and providing on-the-job training to junior and mid-level technicians
Collaborating with engineering and project management teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery
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Requirements
10 or more years of hands-on outside plant experience in telecommunications, electric utility, or related field
Proficiency with fiber optic splicing (fusion and mechanical), OTDR testing, and end-to-end acceptance testing
Demonstrated experience with direct-buried, and conduit/duct-bank OSP construction
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, plats, and GIS maps
Strong understanding of OSHA, NEC, NESC, and relevant local safety codes
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
Working at heights in aerial lift equipment
Ability to work in confined spaces, trenches, and vaults (may require permit-required confined space entry)
Travel within the service territory required
Occasional overnight travel possible
Desired Skills
BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential is strongly preferred
BICSI OSP Installer 2 or Technician certification
Experience with GPON, DWDM, or other active fiber network technologies
Familiarity with GIS/network documentation platforms (e.g., Esri, Maximo, ServiceNow)
Background in telecommunications, municipal broadband, or utility OSP environments
Prior experience in a field lead or crew supervisor role
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR
CDL preferred
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL
Travel Requirements
50-75% of the year
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marketplace and consistently deliver the highest quality products and technical services to its customers.
SRC's business activities are focused on a broad range of information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and engineering offices located across the U.S., SRC is dedicated to a full range of engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development activities. Our laboratories and test facilities reflect state-of-the-art technology and mirror both commercial and defense operational environments.
Offices: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 400 South, Atlanta, GA 30339, US · 6723 Odyssey Dr NW, Suite 400, Huntsville, Alabama 35806, US · 1101 Remount Road, Suite 500, North Charleston, SC 29406, US · 4025 Hancock St, Suite 108, San Diego, California 92110, US
CommunicationsNetworks and ElectronicsIntegrated Systems and SolutionsSimulationTest and InstrumentationIntelligence and Surveillance SystemsIT & Homeland SecurityRadar InstrumentationMilitary Networking and Systemsand defense
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marketplace and consistently deliver the highest quality products and technical services to its customers.
SRC's business activities are focused on a broad range of information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and engineering offices located across the U.S., SRC is dedicated to a full range of engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development activities. Our laboratories and test facilities reflect state-of-the-art technology and mirror both commercial and defense operational environments.
Offices: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 400 South, Atlanta, GA 30339, US · 6723 Odyssey Dr NW, Suite 400, Huntsville, Alabama 35806, US · 1101 Remount Road, Suite 500, North Charleston, SC 29406, US · 4025 Hancock St, Suite 108, San Diego, California 92110, US
CommunicationsNetworks and ElectronicsIntegrated Systems and SolutionsSimulationTest and InstrumentationIntelligence and Surveillance SystemsIT & Homeland SecurityRadar InstrumentationMilitary Networking and Systemsand defense