OSP Engineer - QC Specialist (Chicago Market - MUST HAVE CHICAGO UNDERGROUND OSP EXPERIENCE)

OSP Engineer - QC Specialist (Chicago Market - MUST HAVE CHICAGO UNDERGROUND OSP EXPERIENCE)

Location: 100% Remote (Ideally based in Illinois)
Eligibility Requirement: Only candidates who have performed QC or engineering work on OSP underground projects in the Chicago/Illinois market will be considered. No exceptions.
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Based on experience
Industry: Telecom / Outside Plant Engineering

Overview

We are supporting a fully remote role for an OSP Engineer whose primary responsibility is quality control (QC), redlining, and validation of vendor-produced OSP design packages supporting fiber builds in the Chicago metro area.
Candidates may live anywhere in the U.S., but must have direct, hands-on experience working on OSP underground engineering projects in the Chicago/Illinois market, including work involving Chicago permitting, local utilities, and AHJ expectations.
This is a strict requirement - no exceptions or alternative markets accepted.
This is a QC/oversight role, not a production design role.

What You'll Do (QC-Focused Responsibilities)

You will act as the QC authority for all vendor-submitted underground OSP designs supporting Chicago-area deployments. Responsibilities include:
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
This position is 100% QC-driven - success depends on accuracy, standards knowledge, and constructability judgment.

Required Experience
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 Experience
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)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.
>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.