Fiber/OTDR Engineer (Remote)

Please note that this is a 12 month Contract position and is Remote.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.
• Knowledge of OTDR Tracing
• Understanding of fiber optics/telecom
• Knowledge of fiber industry standard
• Documentation of fiber optics
• Analytical interpretation of fiber data
• Understand spec drawings of fiber optics

Required Skills:

• OTDR Tracing
• MapInfo
• AutoCAD (a plus but not required)
• Visio
• MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Technical understanding
• Follow processes & procedures
• Manage multiple projects
• Ability to be in a changing environment

Responsibilities:

• Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.
• Uses research and analysis of network orders, diagrams, fiber optic route documentation, and customer databases for verification and validation of customer fiber optic network asset records.
• Evaluates fiber optic design issues by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements.
• Responsible for gathering, reviewing, and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic networks.
• Validates design drawings by identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems related to data entry within fiber optic network software.
• Uses related industry software including MapInfo, AutoCAD (preferred but not required), Visio, Google Earth/Maps, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Researches and validates building addresses and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps to ensure proper location identification and create building footprints using fiber optic network software.
• Demonstrates understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets, and schematic drawings.
• Proficient in reading and understanding dark fiber contracts, with the ability to interpret and act on contractual terms.
• Possesses a deep understanding of interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels, including physical interfaces, cable types, fiber types, connector types, and riser details.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is a plus but not required.

Job Summary:

Documents and manages fiber optic network assets for inside and outside plant network. Edits and modifies network data, studies project objectives, research and develops fiber optic network techniques and approaches; validating designs; supporting project implementation in a very detail working environment using fiber optic network industry software.

Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference number is A5343.