About this role
Job title: Outside Plant Engineer II
About the Role
The Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Optic Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of fiber optic infrastructure to support reliable networks. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and cross-functional coordination to deliver OSP projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on OTDR analysis and GIS-based fiber management experience, vendor management, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Fiber Administration: Apply expertise in OSP fiber administration practices to maintain and enhance the fiber network.
- Fiber Optic Troubleshooting, OTDR Testing and Analysis: Analyze OTDR testing to assess fiber optic cable integrity and performance.
- GIS and Record Maintenance: Utilize GIS-based fiber management systems for network planning and updates; Review construction as-built drawings and maintain accurate records.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination: Manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth coordination of tasks and deliverables.
- Project Management: Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed within deadlines. Monitor OKRs and dashboards to track project progress and outcomes.
- Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance: Review and edit splice matrices for accuracy and verify new scopes of work; Maintain data integrity across software tooling systems.
- Team Leadership and Coordination: Organize and lead meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as needed.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilize software tools such as FIM, ACC, Gaudi, Ultron, and Glasswork (where applicable).
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on experience in OTDR analysis and GIS-based fiber management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong background in OSP engineering and fiber network design.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and maintain documentation/data integrity.
Nice to Have
- GIS & Fiber Management: IQGeo, 3GIS, OSPInsight, Esri ArcGIS
- Project & Infrastructure Management: Sitetracker, Vitruvi, Procore
- Workflow & Ticketing Systems: ServiceNow or Salesforce Telecom
- OTDR Diagnostics: EXFO FastReporter or VIAVI Fiberizer