Fiber Backbone Engineer - Telecom Networks (Contract, NL)

Penta Consulting; Randstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting is seeking a Telecom/Fiber Backbone Engineer for a 12+month contract based in the Netherlands. The role focuses on migrating microwave links to fiber, DWDM configurations, and fiber network upgrades.

You will work at client sites handling cabinet swaps, patching, and verification of optical links. Ideal candidates have several years in telecom engineering, with solid fiber backbone and DWDM experience, and hold a valid NEN 3140 safety certificate.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in telecommunications engineering.
• Fiber backbone technology experience required; FTTH-only experience not sufficient.
• Good knowledge of telecom infrastructures and fiber networks.
• Experience with fiber patching, cleaning and testing.
• Knowledge of DWDM principles.
• Basic scripting exposure; developing scripts not required.
• Valid NEN 3140 electrical safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Review online schedule and prepare work plans.
• Travel to assigned site and perform planned activities.
• Migrate microwave links to fiber optic connections under guidance.
• Supervise telecom cabinet swaps and equipment installation.
• Perform patching activities and verify fiber links.
• Troubleshoot optical connections with remote support.

Skills

Fiber backbone

DWDM

Fiber patching

Telecom engineering

Fiber optic networks

Scripting basics

NEN 3140 safety

Job description

Penta Consulting is seeking a Telecom/Fiber Backbone Engineer for a 12+month contract based in the Netherlands. The role focuses on migrating microwave links to fiber, DWDM configurations, and fiber network upgrades.

You will work at client sites handling cabinet swaps, patching, and verification of optical links. Ideal candidates have several years in telecom engineering, with solid fiber backbone and DWDM experience, and hold a valid NEN 3140 safety certificate.