Field Engineer

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, providing essential engineering support in the field. This position is integral to ensuring project success through effective site management, technical oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation: Install and connect fiber optic cables (single-mode, multi-mode) in various settings, including underground routes, and perform high-quality hardware installations.
• Testing & Commissioning: Use specialized equipment (like OTDRs) to test cables, ensure signal integrity, and verify network performance against standards.
• Maintenance & Repair: Conduct routine maintenance and diagnose/fix faults in active and passive networks, minimizing downtime.
• Site Surveys & Planning: Perform initial site assessments, plan cable routes, and help with permit management.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of infrastructure, equipment, and completed jobs.
• Customer Interaction: Liaise with customers in businesses, or Data Centers, providing support and ensuring satisfaction.

Work Environment & Skills

• Field-Focused: Significant time spent working alone within Data Centers and outdoors, sometimes in confined spaces (manholes, under floors), and sometimes in challenging weather.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with fibre optic tools, splicing, testing equipment, and understanding network protocols.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills are essential.

Essential Tools & Equipment

• OTDRs (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers).
• Cable blowing equipment (BFT), test rods, and rope.
• Exfo/JDSU equipment for BERT, RFC tests.
• Safety equipment for confined spaces and heights.

Extra skills but not essential

The ability to perform high-quality splicing using Fiber optic splicing machines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,181.26 - $75,476.36 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Data center: 1 year (Required)
• Fiber splicing: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia County, PA

Benefits:

Salary : $65,181 - $75,476