Connectivity Engineer

Apetan Consulting
Jersey City, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Network Architecture Bicsi Documentation System

Job description

Our hyperscale client is seeking an experienced Connectivity Engineer to support the planning, design, deployment, testing, and commissioning of ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure supporting hyperscale data center campuses. This role partners closely with construction managers, network engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity infrastructure., * Support deployment of ISP and OSP fiber infrastructure across hyperscale data center campuses.

  • Review fiber routing, conduit pathways, splice designs, and network construction documentation.
  • Coordinate installation, testing, certification, and commissioning of fiber optic infrastructure.
  • Manage contractors performing fiber installation, splicing, and testing activities.
  • Perform field validation of network infrastructure and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Review OTDR, power meter, and fiber certification test results.
  • Coordinate issue resolution related to damaged fiber, splice loss, and connectivity failures.
  • Partner with network engineering and construction teams to ensure successful infrastructure delivery.
  • Track project schedules, construction milestones, risks, and quality metrics.
  • Support project documentation, as-built drawings, and turnover packages.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of ISP/OSP fiber engineering experience.
  • Recent hyperscale data center experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of: o Long-haul fiber
  • Metro fiber
  • Campus fiber infrastructure
  • Backbone deployments
  • Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, and certification.
  • Experience supporting construction vendors and field deployments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues in production environments.
  • Knowledge of outside plant construction methods, permitting, and utility coordination.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills., * BICSI certifications (RCDD, OSP Designer, Installer).
  • CFOT certification.
  • Experience with GIS and fiber documentation tools.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure deployments.
  • Familiarity with large-scale network construction programs and vendor management.

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