Outside Plant Engineer

Description

Tyto Athene is seeking an experienced Outside Plant Engineer to work in the Oak Ridge, TN location. The Optical/Outside Plant Engineer (Special Circuits) reports directly to the Tyto Athene Project Manager and is responsible for leading and coordinating the design, development, implementation, operations and/or optimization of multiple complex infrastructure and transport systems throughout the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR).

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform the daily operations for the outside copper and fiber plant to Include engineering, permitting, contracting, designing and maintenance of copper and fiber facility installations and existing fiber and copper facility relocations.
• Responsible for design and development of complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Maintain fiber splice records, network topography records and fiber mapping and as-builts in corporate inventory systems. Work closely with other earners, engineering firms, local/ stale agencies and building owners/landlords on new installations and relocations.
• Utilize a variety of systems for the processing and reporting of work activities, inventorying OSP facilities, documentation of projects to include but not limited to new construction and route maintenance/protection.
• Complete project estimations or equipment, labor, and material costs. Complete designs, bids and permits and assist the Project Manager in the management ofconstruction activities of new copper and fiber facility installations.
• Monitor infrastructure builds and reviews punch lists and approves work to industry construction standards. Support preparation of project timelines and provide detailed weekly status reports.
• Identify and coordinate with contractors/subcontractors for engineering, permitting and construction of OSP infrastructure. Maintain fiber splice records, network topography records and fiber mapping.
• Direct emergency restoration and mitigation activities required for the OSP network. This could include fiber optic damages. natural disasters, power failures and other events.
• Define service order customization requirements, and completion criteria; review OSP Infrastructure designs, ensure compliance with applicable industry and DOE standards, and create integrated work plans and configurations. Selects routing of lines and equipment required for work projects.
• Plans and prepares drawings for construction or new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities.
• Perform surveys as required. Assist in the development, review and implementation of work plans, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and work instructions as necessary.
• Support special circuit engineering and implementation. Document that all circuit design records are complete and accurate. This includes both creating circuit design records when needed as well as ensuring they are updated for an as built or service restoration changes.
• Assist with the engineering, installation, service and maintenance of customer premise equipment and last mile fiber circuits as necessary and directed.
• Ensure all fibers, cables and other connections are property tagged and identified and that these connections have the proper physical support such as fiber duct, spiral wrap and strand relief supports.
• Ensure all equipment is mounted in such a way as to ensure operational reliability.

Qualifications

Required:

• Capable of working effectively with co-workers and fulfill customer requests.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on applications are required.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work extremely flexible hours and support on-call duties and shift work as required.
• Additional work hours beyond normal duty hours may be necessary, at times, to complete the weekly workload based upon the discretion of the supervisor.
• On-call availability during off-hours in the event of service problems with the system.
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate and present complex technical information to a varied audience, including technical and non-technical customer representatives.
• Effective time management to allow for involvement in special task order projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform his/her duties with minimum supervision, and participate in cross-functional projects as scheduled.
• Fostering of excellent relations with the Customer and the Team on behalf of Tyto.
• Follow established guidelines set forth by the Customer, Tyto, and the supervisor for conduct and work performance.
• Isolate system problems and malfunctions; take timely corrective action to mee conditions of the contract.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours and possibly holidays is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• The ability to pass a background check and obtain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Desired:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience or 7 years of experience providing technical expertise as it refers to all the physical cabling (copper and fiber) and supporting infrastructure (such as conduit, cabinets, tower or poles), and any associated hardware (such as repeaters) located between a demarcation point in a switching facility and a demarcation point in another switching center or customer premises.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification through Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) a plus.
• Advanced experience with Outside Plant Distribution and Feeder engineering and design. In depth knowledge of copper and fiber splicing, testing and restoration.
• In depth, working knowledge of transmission equipment and technologies such as SONET. Pair Gain, Adtran, Disc's and Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWOM). Experienced and knowledgeable in network troubleshooting techniques, Thorough understanding of SONET/TDM circuit operations, including test access, circuit testing, line coding and framing of DS1's, DS3's, OC3's, OC12's, OC48's and OC192's.
• Efficiently operate and be familiar with such test equipment as optical power meters, OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyzers, and SONET, T1 and DS3.
• Knowledge and/or certifications from Industry standards organizations to include Building industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

Clearance: 

• DOEQ Clearance required.

 

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $30-$35/hr. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

 

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.  At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?  Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $30 - $35