Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Technician Scientific Research Corporation life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, South Carolina, North Charleston Sep 10, 2026 Senior Outside Plant (OSP) Technician

Location US-SC-North Charleston

ID 2026-11512

Category Field Service Engineer Position Type Regular Full-Time Application Open Date 9/10/2026 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 #LI-JC1 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

Competency operating aerial lift equipment (bucket truck)

Must hold or obtain required certifications

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 jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.