Fiber Optic Telecommunications Engineer

Description

• Evaluate Bids (Technical and Cost Proposals).
• Review Test Plans and Test Procedures.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Supervise and participate in cable installation.
• Prepare Design Specifications and Drawings for Communications System.
• Provide Recommendations for Vendor Selection.
• Provide Project Management Support for Implementation.
• Review Design Change Notice and Change Order Requested by Contractor and Provide Recommendations.
• Participate in Factory and System Acceptance Tests.
• Review Design Documents.
• Prepare Bill of Material and Cost Estimate.
• Review Project Implementation Plans.
• Prepare Requirements for the Communications System (Fiber optic, etc.).

Requirements

• Knowledge of the relevant standards (TIA-568, TIA-569, IEEE, ANSI, fiber optic best practices) and airport/utility compliance as well as knowledge of Class C-7 Low Voltage Systems Standard.
• Strong physical capability for field work — cable pulls, conduit runs, working at heights, in mechanical rooms, tunnels, racks, etc.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards, fiber optic cable routing, conduit installation, demarcation, patch-panels, racks and termination enclosures.
• Proven ability to install, splice, terminate (fusion and mechanical), test (OTDR, OLTS, VFL) and troubleshoot fiber-optic cable plants.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in fiber-optic installation, termination, testing, and maintenance (outside plant (OSP) and/or inside plant (ISP) networks).
• Experience working in high-security / critical infrastructure environments (airport, data centre, utility) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electronics, low-voltage systems, communications system grounding, bonding, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, fiber-optic loss budgets, test reports, and as-built documentation.
• Commitment to safety compliance: lock-out/tag-out, OSHA/Cal-OSHA rules, airport security clearance, PPE usage.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical certificate in telecommunications, electrical engineering technology, fiber-optics, or similar field.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Donation matching
• Vision insurance
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance