Telecom Outside Plant Engineer

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Aiken, SC, USA
In-Office
39-40 Hourly
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Engineer and maintain outside plant copper and fiber infrastructure at the Savannah River Site. Design OSP modification packages, perform site walkdowns, produce EMS/WO documentation and as-built drawings in MicroStation, coordinate splicing and service orders, and support SRNS users and excavation work while maintaining safety and quality compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Purpose and Impact:

DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous waste left from the Cold War. While current missions remain the highest priority, SRS leadership places great importance on developing broader missions for SRS that use its unique capabilities to address critical national missions. The Operation and Maintenance operator is Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), as a Subcontractor to SRNS, Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS. This position supports operation and maintenance program managing the voice and data services at the Savannah River site.

Work Schedule: 10 hours Monday through Thursday

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for the engineering, maintenance, upkeep and repair of the copper and fiber optic cable outside plant and the related infra-structure at SRS; in support of the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) O&M Telecommunication’s contract.  Responsibilities include:

  • Analyze, develop, and design outside plant engineering modification request (EMS) packages for SRNS.
  • Walk down all jobs prior to designing them.
  • Primary point of contact to interface with SRNS user departments to coordinate work and excavation.
  • Assist and walk down all jobs with SRNS personnel.
  • Provide statement of work for each EMS package.
  • Research drawings and prepare materials list for each EMS, Work Orders (WO) and trouble reports.
  • Log, maintain status, and provide an overview of all OSP, EMSs, WOs, and trouble reports.
  • Process and track service orders related to OSP activity
  • Ensure timely response to SRNS requirements to maintain service.
  • Coordinate fiber and copper splicing issues.
  • Operate MicroStation system, which includes Design Drawings, Work prints, and As-builts.
  • Correct and update (as-built) OSP drawing as required.
  • Provide and maintain document control for OSP drawing and documentation.
  • Provide instructional cross-training in MicroStation for other technicians or engineers, as required.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge
  • Aerial and underground construction, site surveys, right-of-way permitting, conduit systems, and fiber splicing.
  • Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
  • Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have a current driver’s license
  • Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test
  • Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance
  • Must be able to work flexible hours
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs.
  • Stand on your feet for extended periods of time.

Clearance Required:

  • Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Certifications

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • 3-5 Years

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer
  • BICSI OSP Designer
  • Certified Outside Plant Certification
  • Light Brigade Certification

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Compensation Details:

$38.50 - $40.10

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/01/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Outside Plant fiber and copper knowledge
  • Aerial and underground construction, site surveys, right-of-way permitting, conduit systems
  • Fiber splicing and coordination of splicing issues
  • Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling installation, termination, and repair
  • Single-mode and multimode fiber installation and termination knowledge
  • Operate MicroStation for design drawings, work prints, and as-builts
  • Provide and maintain OSP drawing/document control and update as-builts
  • Prepare statements of work, materials lists, and process/track service orders, EMS, WOs, trouble reports
  • Bachelor's Degree or Certifications
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Current driver's license
  • Pass alcohol and substance abuse test
  • Be able to obtain DOE clearance
  • Ability to work flexible hours and 10-hour Mon-Thu schedule
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • BICSI OSP Designer certification
  • Certified Outside Plant Certification
  • Light Brigade Certification

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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18,261 Employees

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Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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