Outside Plant Engineer Former Verizon Experience Required

Outside Plant Engineer Former Verizon Experience Required
100% REMOTE
Location: Northeast or Mid-Atlantic
Travel: Little to no travel
Industry: Telecommunications / Outside Plant Engineering
The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Outside Plant Engineer to support a major national telecommunications carrier on ongoing network modernization, Central Office decommissioning, and expanding switch-related projects.
This is a 100% remote opportunity specifically for someone who has previously worked within the Verizon environment and already understands its OSP systems, plant records, and engineering processes.
Hard Requirements
Former Verizon experience is required. We are only considering candidates with previous Verizon experience for this position.
The Three Most Important Technical Requirements Are
High-level TIRKS experience
High-level LFACS experience
Strong Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience
Candidates must be able to clearly explain how they used TIRKS and LFACS during their previous Verizon experience and how these systems supported their OSP or Plant Engineering responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Support Outside Plant engineering for telecommunications network projects.
Assist with Central Office decommissioning and network modernization initiatives.
Perform fiber plant engineering and design.
Work extensively within TIRKS and LFACS.
Review and maintain network plant records and engineering documentation.
Work within telecommunications engineering systems and databases.
Support fiber design and general construction-related engineering activities.
Apply knowledge of network plant and local engineering practices.
Work with right-of-way, property rights, and permitting information.
Utilize tools such as Word, Excel, Visio, ArcGIS/ESRI, 3GIS, and Google Earth as applicable.
Required Experience
Previous Verizon experience required
High-level TIRKS experience required
High-level LFACS experience required
Strong Outside Plant / OSP Engineering experience required
Fiber plant design experience
General telecommunications construction knowledge
Experience with network plant records and engineering databases
Strong computer and documentation skills
Ability to work independently in a 100% remote environment
Nice to Have
Switching experience
Central Office experience
Experience supporting network decommissioning or modernization projects
Ideal Background
Relevant Previous Titles May Include
Outside Plant Engineer
OSP Engineer
Plant Engineer
OSP Technician
Compliance Technician
OSP Planner
Education & Certifications
No specific degree or certification is required. Relevant hands-on experience is what matters most, particularly previous Verizon experience combined with strong TIRKS, LFACS, and Outside Plant engineering knowledge.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a 100% remote position with little to no travel supporting a major telecommunications carrier on expanding network initiatives. The team is adding headcount to handle increased engineering workload as additional switches and projects are brought into scope.
For an experienced former Verizon OSP professional, this is an opportunity to immediately put your existing TIRKS, LFACS, OSP, fiber plant, and network infrastructure experience to work on a large-scale telecommunications initiative.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $48.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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