Field Engineer - Madrid, Spain

Cogent Communications; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A telecommunications company located in Madrid is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to oversee fiber optics network activities, including long haul and metro deployments. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in telecommunications, proficiency in optical testing equipment, and strong interpersonal skills. The position involves significant travel (20%+) and collaboration with both contractors and internal teams to drive projects to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications networks.
• Ability to travel by car and/or plane 20% of the time.
• Field experience in DWDM/SDH/IP networks.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for fiber optics network field activity, both long haul and metro.
• Implementation of network augmentation and installation with contractors.
• Work with Network Planning to provide field perspective and expertise.

Conocimientos

Telecom infrastructure knowledge

Optical test equipment operation

Problem solving

Troubleshooting skills

High-energy interpersonal skills

Vendor and carrier management

Field experience in DWDM/SDH/IP networks

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Herramientas

Optical test equipment (power meters, OTDRs, OSAs)

Descripción del empleo

• Responsible for fiber optics network field activity, Long haul and metro, Transport and Routers
• Implementation of long haul and metro network augmentation, coordination and installation
• Work with Network Planning to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments.
• Organize projects with contractors and internal staff

Qualifications: travel by car and/or plane 20%+of time, remote office the rest of the time, at least 5+ years’ experience on telecommunication networks

Required

• Working knowledge on telecom infrastructure.
• Experience in the use of optical test equipment: power meters, OTDRs, OSAs, and interpretation of test results
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion
• Field experience in DWDM / SDH / IP networks
• Experience managing vendors and carriers
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, certifications, or training

Reporting: This position reports to the Field Engineering Director in United Kingdom

To apply for the Field Engineer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] .

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.