What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3031842
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring a Fiber Engineer to join a growing client in Phoenix, AZ.
Location: Remote in Phoenix, AZ area - must be able to do site visits
Duration: Multi year contract
About the Opportunity
We're looking for a skilled Fiber Engineer to support a major Strategic Fiber and Fiber System Improvement initiative. If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex network challenges, and working closely with construction and field teams, this role gives you the chance to shape critical infrastructure that supports long-term system reliability and growth.
Why This Role Matters
You'll play a key part in designing, evaluating, and improving fiber systems across a large Outside Plant (OSP) environment. Your work will directly influence system performance, capital planning, and the successful delivery of high-impact projects.
What You'll Do
Top Skills & Experience We're Looking For
Must-Haves
Nice-to-Haves
Who Thrives Here
This role is ideal for someone who:
Interested?
If you're passionate about fiber engineering and want to make an impact on a major system improvement initiative, we'd love to connect. Apply here or email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at i.e. epentico @ apexsystems.com
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is hiring a Fiber Engineer to join a growing client in Phoenix, AZ.
Location: Remote in Phoenix, AZ area - must be able to do site visits
Duration: Multi year contract
About the Opportunity
We're looking for a skilled Fiber Engineer to support a major Strategic Fiber and Fiber System Improvement initiative. If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex network challenges, and working closely with construction and field teams, this role gives you the chance to shape critical infrastructure that supports long-term system reliability and growth.
Why This Role Matters
You'll play a key part in designing, evaluating, and improving fiber systems across a large Outside Plant (OSP) environment. Your work will directly influence system performance, capital planning, and the successful delivery of high-impact projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support engineering activities for strategic fiber expansion and system improvement projects.
- Analyze technical data, perform evaluations, conduct trend analyses, and support long-range technology assessments.
- Prepare engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Produce and review engineering drawings, sketches, construction notes, work orders, purchase orders, and bid evaluations.
- Ensure all engineering work meets technical standards, codes, regulations, and cost-effectiveness goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and contractors to ensure project objectives are met.
- Support capital project cost control, monitor work authorization charges, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Provide technical and field support, troubleshoot system issues, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
- Conduct periodic testing and analysis to minimize system or equipment failures.
Top Skills & Experience We're Looking For
Must-Haves
- Fiber Engineering experience, ideally with strong OSP (Outside Plant) exposure.
- Experience with GIS software (ESRI preferred, but any GIS platform is acceptable).
- Some AutoCAD experience - highly preferred (used for engineering packages).
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with SCADA networks.
- Background working with construction crews and splicing contractors.
- Familiarity with fiber design standards, permitting, and field verification.
Who Thrives Here
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Enjoys both office-based engineering and field coordination.
- Communicates well with diverse stakeholders - from internal teams to contractors.
- Likes solving technical problems and improving system performance.
- Wants to contribute to long-term infrastructure planning and modernization.
Interested?
If you're passionate about fiber engineering and want to make an impact on a major system improvement initiative, we'd love to connect. Apply here or email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at i.e. epentico @ apexsystems.com
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.