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Outside Plant Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Cookeville, TN - USA
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Posted:
28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant Engineering Manager to lead the planning design expansion and long-term evolution of our clients fiber-optic network infrastructure across the communities it serves. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong technical OSP engineering expertise with proven leadership experience managing fiber network expansion projects engineering teams rural broadband networks and vendor relationships.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FTTH/fiber network design aerial and underground construction practices GIS/network mapping tools and outside plant engineering operations. This individual will play a key role in helping our clinet continue expanding and modernizing its broadband infrastructure while driving operational efficiency engineering consistency and long-term network reliability.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Key Terms: FTTH Fiber Broadband OSP Engineering Fiber Design GIS Network Planning Aerial Fiber Underground Fiber Broadband Expansion Telecommunications Construction Staking Permitting Right-of-Way Engineering Leadership AI-Enabled Network Planning Rural Broadband
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FTTH/fiber network design aerial and underground construction practices GIS/network mapping tools and outside plant engineering operations. This individual will play a key role in helping our clinet continue expanding and modernizing its broadband infrastructure while driving operational efficiency engineering consistency and long-term network reliability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of outside plant engineering including planning fielding design staking permitting support construction coordination and as-built documentation
- Oversee aerial and underground fiber network design supporting FTTH transport and broadband expansion initiatives
- Review engineering drawings staking sheets and cost estimates for constructability accuracy and cost efficiency
- Manage contract engineering and construction vendors including vendor selection contract coordination performance management and invoice validation
- Support broadband expansion projects tied to state and federal funding initiatives
- Work closely with GIS and IT teams to strengthen network data integrity mapping accuracy and asset visibility
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on scalability efficiency documentation and operational performance
- Evaluate and implement modern engineering workflows automation tools and AI-enabled technologies supporting network planning and optimization
- Lead easement acquisition right-of-way coordination and permitting activities
- Ensure engineering deliverables comply with all federal state and local regulations along with industry standards
- Develop and maintain QA/QC standards engineering processes and scalable operational workflows
- Assist with departmental budgeting forecasting and infrastructure planning initiatives
- Lead mentor and develop a high-performing OSP engineering team while fostering accountability collaboration and strong customer service
- Coordinate closely with construction operations and leadership teams to ensure alignment across projects and organizational priorities
- Strong understanding of fiber-optic network design telecommunications construction and OSP engineering environments
- Experience supporting FTTH and broadband network deployments
- Ability to manage multiple engineering and construction projects simultaneously across geographically dispersed areas
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Experience with GIS systems network mapping tools and data-driven engineering workflows
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering operations IT and construction teams
- Strong vendor management and project coordination experience
- Ability to evaluate and improve engineering processes while implementing practical operational improvements
- Understanding of infrastructure planning budgeting and long-term network growth strategies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
- 57 years of telecommunications or outside plant engineering experience
- Proven experience with fiber-optic network design and deployment
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure
- Experience supporting rural broadband expansion initiatives
- Familiarity with predictive analytics AI-enabled engineering tools or advanced GIS platforms
- Experience supporting state or federally funded broadband programs
Key Terms: FTTH Fiber Broadband OSP Engineering Fiber Design GIS Network Planning Aerial Fiber Underground Fiber Broadband Expansion Telecommunications Construction Staking Permitting Right-of-Way Engineering Leadership AI-Enabled Network Planning Rural Broadband
TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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