TEKsystems · 7 hours ago
OSP Engineer – QC Specialist (Chicago Market – MUST HAVE CHICAGO UNDERGROUND OSP EXPERIENCE)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$35/hr - $43/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an OSP Engineer focused on quality control for underground projects. The role involves performing QC checks, validating designs, and ensuring compliance with local standards for fiber builds in the Chicago area.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Performing detailed QC checks on routing, conduit paths, ductbank layouts, and underground construction methods
Reviewing splice diagrams, fiber allocation sheets, and supporting documentation
Validating BOM accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client specifications
Identifying errors or inconsistencies and delivering clear, actionable redlines
Ensuring design alignment with City of Chicago, CDOT, ComEd, Cook County, and suburban municipal standards
Flagging permitting risks, utility conflicts, and constructability issues upfront
Working directly with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies before designs reach production
Qualification
Required
Only candidates who have performed QC or engineering work on OSP underground projects in the Chicago/Illinois market will be considered
Background in OSP design (fiber, coax, or both)
Strong experience performing QC reviews, detailed redlines, or design validation
Ability to interpret construction drawings, utility maps, field sketches, and splice documentation
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS platforms, or client-specific OSP design systems
Deep understanding of underground construction, ROW rules, and utility coordination
Must have completed underground OSP engineering projects in the Chicago/Illinois market — required, non-negotiable
Ideally resides in Illinois due to familiarity with regional agencies and permitting workflows
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate corrective actions
Preferred
QC oversight of vendor-submitted designs for major telecom carriers/MSOs
Field exposure that informs constructability assessment
Knowledge of ductbank engineering, utility conflict mitigation, and route planning
Familiarity with Chicago-area stakeholders (ComEd, CDOT, City of Chicago DWM/DOA, Cook County, suburban public works offices)
Benefits
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)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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