Fiber / OTDR Test Engineer (HYBRID)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Fiber optic splicing
fiber optic testing
OTDR analysis
insertion loss measurements
return loss evaluations
patch panel management
rack organization
cable management
troubleshooting fiber outages
fiber maintenance best practices
vendor/partner relationship management
SLA management
remote hands support
Microsoft data center operations
fiber path inspection
fiber network expansion
disaster recovery procedures
fiber network integrity
mission-critical fiber operations
technical fiber operations
aerial and underground fiber delivery
fiber testing calibration
fiber-related compliance standards
Microsoft engineering collaboration
network security for fiber optic infrastructure
troubleshooting fiber network issues
and data center fiber logistics.
Fiber Optic Network Specialist
Fiber Management & Maintenance
Fiber Deployment & Testing
OTDR Testing
Fiber Splicing
Data Center Hygiene & Compliance
Fiber Network Design
Dark & Lit Fiber
Optical Loss Testing
Root Cause Analysis
Disaster Recovery
Change Management
ITIL
Microsoft Cloud
Azure
Office 365
Fiber Testing Tools
Troubleshooting
SLAs
Vendor Management
Data Center Expansion.

Job Details

Please submit your resume only if you have OTDR/Fiber Optics Experience. All other resumes will be rejected.

Please note that this role is a 6 months contract position.

  • Client open for candidate in said area within 1h driving distance from Council Bluffs.
    Omaha, NE; Bellevue, NE can be considered as well.
  • The candidate's location should be close enough to a big airport, so he can easily get direct flights to various points in the US.
  • This role is ideally suited for someone located within driving distance of Council Bluffs, IA.
  • The position involves frequent travel to project sites across the United States, with occasional travel to Canada and Mexico. A valid passport or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in the telecom industry

  • Strong experience with OTDR fiber testing

  • Experience in both ISP (Inside Plant) and OSP (Outside Plant)

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel)

  • Comfortable working with technical documentation and electronic data entry

  • Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot test results

  • Willingness to travel weekly and potentially stay over weekends

  • Valid passport or willingness to obtain one (for Canada/Mexico travel)

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Splicing experience (strongly preferred for better candidate quality)

  • CD/PMD fiber testing experience

  • Familiarity with managing test results, fiber remediation procedures, and field vendor collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

  • Travel to assigned project locations (across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico) weekly. Travel typically starts Monday, with return by Friday, unless the project requires a longer presence.

  • Perform fiber characterization tests including:

  • OTDR

  • CD/PMD

  • Power meter/laser source

  • Fiber end-face inspection

  • Analyze and interpret test results; provide remediation support based on findings.

  • Prepare and maintain testing packages:

  • Redlining project documentation (fiber path, demarcation points)

  • Generating and submitting test reports per vendor standards

  • Managing field documentation and submitting to Project Manager

  • Conduct site surveys to validate infrastructure and identify issues.

  • Interface with vendors and ensure compliance with project and safety policies.

  • Collaborate with project manager and teammates, communicating testing outcomes and field conditions effectively.

 

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4820

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