Data Center Optical Engineer (Field Services)

Columbus, OH, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 13 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Break/Fix
  • Optical Fiber
  • Network
  • Telecommunications
  • Customer Facing
  • Testing
  • Structured Cabling
  • Migration
  • Inspection
  • Data Center
  • Onsite
  • OTDR
  • Optical Power Meter
  • MoPs
  • single-mode
  • multi-mode fiber
  • Optical Testing

Summary

Position Title: Data Center Optical Engineer (Field Services)

Contract Duration: 12 months (extendable)

Location: Davenport, IA / Cleveland, OH / Cincinnati, OH / Columbus, OH

Employment Type: W2

We are specifically looking for:

  • A Lead-level candidate in Ohio who can independently perform and oversee fiber inspection, troubleshooting and field coordination activities.
  • A Data Center Technician in Iowa (Davenport) with strong hands-on experience in fiber optic infrastructure and data center operations.

Job Details:

  • We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Optical Engineer with experience in fiber optic infrastructure, optical transport, and data center operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform and oversee fiber installations, migrations, break/fix, and remediation activities.
  • Support and troubleshoot optical transport infrastructure in data center and colocation environments.
  • Conduct optical testing using tools such as OTDR, optical power meters, and VFLs.
  • Review and execute MoPs, network diagrams, and engineering documentation.
  • Coordinate with customers, vendors, and technicians to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in data center, fiber optics, or telecom infrastructure environments.
  • Hands-on experience with single-mode/multi-mode fiber, structured cabling, and optical testing.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
  • Previous team lead or field coordination experience is a plus.
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  • Dice Id: 91087715
  • Position Id: 8997999
  • Posted 13 hours ago
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