New

OSP Engineer

TEKsystems
$38.00 - $45.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 20, 2026
Role Overview This position centers on project and vendor management within a fastpaced fiber deployment environment. Rather than traditional engineering, the focus is on driving timelines, enforcing SLAs, validating designs, and coordinating with vendors and municipalities to launch a new network in a new market. Top Skills Core Competencies * Project and vendor management excellence * Ability to enforce SLAs and hold vendors accountable * Timeline ownership and escalation management * GIS proficiency (ESRI, LightPlan) * Working knowledge of OSP engineering principles * Strong communication and crossfunctional coordination * Assertiveness, adaptability, and proactive problemsolving Secondary / NicetoHave Skills * Permitting and municipal coordination * Fiber construction standards (conduit packages, setbacks, utility conflicts) * Redlining and reviewing vendorsubmitted designs * Telecom or fiber deployment experience * Strong organizational and timemanagement habits * Comfort with remote collaboration tools (Teams, Outlook, shared drives) * Willingness to travel occasionally (2-3 days/month) Job Description This 6month contracttohire role supports the launch of a new fiber network in Chicago, IL. The position is remotefirst, with occasional field visits. The ideal candidate is assertive, selfdriven, and experienced in managing multiple vendors such as NBNC, Centerline, and Squan. Responsibilities include validating civil engineering designs in LightPlan, driving aggressive timelines, and ensuring vendor deliverables meet quality and SLA expectations. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience working with city officials to resolve design conflicts and accelerate approvals * Understanding of fiber construction constraints and standards * Ability to review and redline vendor designs before municipal submission * Proven ability to juggle multiple projects in a deadlinedriven environment * Experience in fastgrowth telecom or fiber deployment environments Join a rapidly expanding team where your leadership and urgency directly influence highpriority fiber builds. You'll collaborate with top vendors, solve realworld deployment challenges, and help shape the future of connectivity in Chicago, IL-all while enjoying remote flexibility. Work Environment * Primarily remote * Field visits 2-3 days per month * Fastpaced, deliverydriven culture * Expectation to support business needs with urgency, including occasional travel or site walks Business Drivers / Customer Impact This role supports the launch of a new market, requiring an engineer who can immediately begin validating designs and driving deployment readiness. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr. 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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. h4>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 We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.