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# Connectivity Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Southland Industries
- **Location:** Eagle Mountain, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Primavera, Computer Network Operations, Bicsi, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/connectivity-engineer-senior-eagle-mountain-ut--06570f99-28d0-42b4-967e-9b8f4b7808db

## About the Role

Quality Assurance, Network Operations Center, Construction Projects, Fiber Optic Cable, Plan Meetings, Change Order Management, Problem Solving Skills, Risk Analysis, Technical Leadership, Team Lead/Manager, * 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., * 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