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# Network Plant Engineer

- **Company:** Abacus Technology
- **Location:** El Paso County, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $109,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SharePoint, Bicsi
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9045357/network-plant-engineer

## About the Role

5 years experience providing inside/outside plant engineering and support. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. BICSI certification preferred. Experience supporting ISP/OSP solutions on large, complex networks. Experience supporting DoD projects, specifically network modernization projects. Comfortable with Microsoft applications including Office/365, SharePoint, and Teams. Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions. Must have strong communication skills. Able to work independently or as part of a team and interact professionally within all levels of an organization. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

## Description

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Plant Engineer to provide ISP/OSP support for the Base Infrastructure Modernization program at Peterson SFB. This is a full-time position.

Survey, design, and implement physical fiber and copper cable plants, power connections (in coordination with licensed electricians) conduits, patch panels, butterfly diagrams.
Restore facilities to pre-install or better conditions.
Perform site surveys and document current site ISP/OSP configurations.
Assist with design and optimize supporting infrastructure in support of ISP/OSP, providing input to the SPRIP.
Support the development of Preliminary and Final SPRIP and project drawings in accordance with government and industry standards.
Perform quality checks, follow industry-standard, DoD, and DAF specifications and requirements.
Install and inspect grounding.
Contribute input to the production of project deliverables, artifacts, and metrics when required.
Conduct systems pre-tests and acceptance tests to validate the designed performance criteria.
Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.


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