Connectivity Engineer / Remote

Position: Connectivity Engineer

Duration:  6-12+ months

Location: Remote 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Our hyperscale client is seeking an experienced Connectivity Engineer to support the planning, design, deployment, testing, and commissioning of ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure supporting hyperscale data center campuses. This role partners closely with construction managers, network engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support deployment of ISP and OSP fiber infrastructure across hyperscale data center campuses.
• Review fiber routing, conduit pathways, splice designs, and network construction documentation.
• Coordinate installation, testing, certification, and commissioning of fiber optic infrastructure.
• Manage contractors performing fiber installation, splicing, and testing activities.
• Perform field validation of network infrastructure and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Review OTDR, power meter, and fiber certification test results.
• Coordinate issue resolution related to damaged fiber, splice loss, and connectivity failures.
• Partner with network engineering and construction teams to ensure successful infrastructure delivery.
• Track project schedules, construction milestones, risks, and quality metrics.
• Support project documentation, as-built drawings, and turnover packages.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of ISP/OSP fiber engineering experience.
• Recent hyperscale data center experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of: o Long-haul fiber
  • Metro fiber
  • Campus fiber infrastructure
  • Backbone deployments
• Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, and certification.
• Experience supporting construction vendors and field deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues in production environments.
• Knowledge of outside plant construction methods, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI certifications (RCDD, OSP Designer, Installer).
• CFOT certification.
• Experience with GIS and fiber documentation tools.
• Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure deployments.
• Familiarity with large-scale network construction programs and vendor management.