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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Connectivity Engineer, Senior - **Company:** Southland Industries - **Location:** Eagle Mountain, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Data Centers, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Primavera, Bicsi, Information Technology - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Connectivity-Engineer-Senior-Southland-Industries-Inc-542466384470912/ ## About the Role + Bachelor's in business, computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience + 5-8 years of experience with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure in data center or mission-critical environments + Demonstrated ability to directly perform fiber optic testing: OTDR, OLTS, end-face inspection, and MPO/MTP polarity + Experience managing both internal personnel and subcontractors in a field construction environment + Working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, ANSI/BICSI 002, and CSI Division 27 specifications + Proficiency in reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications, BOMs, and as-built documentation + Experience producing and reviewing formal test documentation and close-out packages for owner acceptance + Proficiency with MS Suite, Procore, Primavera P6, COINS + BICSI Installer 2 (Fiber), FOA CFOT, or FOA CFOS/D certification preferred + Manufacturer certifications (Corning, CommScope, Panduit, or equivalent) preferred + Experience on hyperscale or colocation data center projects preferred + Experience with OSP deployments in a data center campus environment preferred + Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tool experience preferred + OSHA 30 certification preferred ## Description Responsible for the planning, direct execution, quality assurance, and closeout of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure on mission-critical data center construction projects. Position Details + Develops and maintains connectivity scope schedules and milestones in coordination with the broader project team + Conducts pre-activity planning meetings, phased inspections, and final acceptance walkthroughs with installation partners + Tracks and manages change orders related to structured cabling and fiber scope + Identifies schedule risks and quality issues, and escalates with recommended solutions + Supervises internal team members, providing technical guidance, task direction, and performance oversight + Manages subcontractors and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, schedule, and documentation requirements + Supports contractor evaluation and selection and ensures adherence to scope of work and quality standards + Coordinates material flow with suppliers and logistics partners, tracking long-lead items and delivery risks + Reports project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders + Communicates schedule impacts, scope gaps, and quality risks with recommended mitigation strategies + Documents and shares lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives + Supports forecasting and budget efforts related to connectivity scope + Performs and validates fiber optic testing, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 (OLTS), OTDR testing, end-face inspection (IEC 61300-3-35), and MPO/MTP polarity verification + Conducts inspections of ISP and OSP cabling installations, identifying deficiencies and ensuring corrective actions + Leads progressive quality inspections and establishes inspection criteria and acceptance standards + Reviews and validates test documentation, as-built drawings, and closeout packages for project completion + Performs constructability reviews and resolves field issues related to design, specifications, and scope + Manages the RFI process, including preparation, tracking, and resolution with design teams + Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., TIA, ANSI/BICSI, NEC) + Identifies systemic quality issues and drives corrective actions to improve processes and outcomes ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)