Fiber/OTDR Engineer (Remote)
Posted Today by NetSource, Inc.
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: This role is for a Fiber/OTDR Engineer on a 12-month remote contract, focusing on documenting and managing fiber optic network assets for both inside and outside plant operations. The position requires a blend of technical skills and analytical abilities to validate designs and support project implementation using industry-specific software. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience in telecommunications and fiber optics. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this detail-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.
- Uses research and analysis of network orders, diagrams, fiber optic route documentation, and customer databases for verification and validation of customer fiber optic network asset records.
- Evaluates fiber optic design issues by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements.
- Responsible for gathering, reviewing, and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic networks.
- Validates design drawings by identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems related to data entry within fiber optic network software.
- Uses related industry software including MapInfo, AutoCAD (preferred but not required), Visio, Google Earth/Maps, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Researches and validates building addresses and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps to ensure proper location identification and create building footprints using fiber optic network software.
- Demonstrates understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets, and schematic drawings.
- Proficient in reading and understanding dark fiber contracts, with the ability to interpret and act on contractual terms.
- Possesses a deep understanding of interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels, including physical interfaces, cable types, fiber types, connector types, and riser details.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.
- Knowledge of OTDR Tracing
- Understanding of fiber optics/telecom
- Knowledge of fiber industry standard
- Documentation of fiber optics
- Analytical interpretation of fiber data
- Understand spec drawings of fiber optics
- OTDR Tracing
- MapInfo
- AutoCAD (a plus but not required)
- Visio
- MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Technical understanding
- Follow processes & procedures
- Manage multiple projects
- Ability to be in a changing environment
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Please note that this is a 12 month Contract position and is Remote.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.
- Knowledge of OTDR Tracing
- Understanding of fiber optics/telecom
- Knowledge of fiber industry standard
- Documentation of fiber optics
- Analytical interpretation of fiber data
- Understand spec drawings of fiber optics
Required Skills:
- OTDR Tracing
- MapInfo
- AutoCAD (a plus but not required)
- Visio
- MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Technical understanding
- Follow processes & procedures
- Manage multiple projects
- Ability to be in a changing environment
Responsibilities:
- Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.
- Uses research and analysis of network orders, diagrams, fiber optic route documentation, and customer databases for verification and validation of customer fiber optic network asset records.
- Evaluates fiber optic design issues by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements.
- Responsible for gathering, reviewing, and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic networks.
- Validates design drawings by identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems related to data entry within fiber optic network software.
- Uses related industry software including MapInfo, AutoCAD (preferred but not required), Visio, Google Earth/Maps, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Researches and validates building addresses and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps to ensure proper location identification and create building footprints using fiber optic network software.
- Demonstrates understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets, and schematic drawings.
- Proficient in reading and understanding dark fiber contracts, with the ability to interpret and act on contractual terms.
- Possesses a deep understanding of interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels, including physical interfaces, cable types, fiber types, connector types, and riser details.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
Job Summary:
Documents and manages fiber optic network assets for inside and outside plant network. Edits and modifies network data, studies project objectives, research and develops fiber optic network techniques and approaches; validating designs; supporting project implementation in a very detail working environment using fiber optic network industry software.
Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference number is A5324.