Central Office Installation Technician

Bold Business; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business seeks an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install and support optical transport gear in CO, data centers, and long-haul networks. You will work with Ciena 6500 platforms and RLS equipment, handle DC power and fiber terminations, and ensure compliance with safety and Telcordia standards.

You will read engineering drawings, support turn-up activities, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation and inventories across active telecom deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience with Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment incl. ROADM shelves and optical amplifiers.
• Knowledge of DWDM optical transport networks and fiber infrastructure.
• Experience with DC power (-48VDC), grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia (GR-1275, GR-63), NEBS, and Central Office installation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and associated hardware.
• Install and configure Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, WSS components, optical filters, and infrastructure.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring per standards.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management with proper bend radius.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, MOPs, specs, and installation packages.
• Support equipment turn-up by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and readiness.
• Perform quality inspections, update red-line drawings, maintain inventory records.

Skills

Ciena 6500 install

DWDM networks

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Documentation

Physical ability

Tools

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Light sources

DC power (-48VDC)

Job description

Experienced Central Office Installation Technician with extensive experience installing, integrating, and supporting optical transport equipment in carrier Central Office (CO), data center, and long-haul network environments. Skilled in the installation of Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms and Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, wavelength management components, fiber infrastructure, DC power systems, and associated cabling. Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, maintain installation quality standards, and support equipment turn-up in live telecommunications networks.This position requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining high-quality workmanship, adhering to customer specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and associated hardware.
• Install and configure Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) components, optical filters, and optical line system infrastructure.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring in accordance with customer and Telcordia standards.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management systems while maintaining proper bend radius and routing standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, equipment specifications, and installation packages.
• Support equipment turn-up activities by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and equipment readiness.
• Perform quality inspections, update red-line drawings, complete installation documentation, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and coordinate with engineering and network operations personnel during deployment.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA safety regulations, customer installation standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience installing Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and optical line system components.
• Knowledge of DWDM optical transport networks and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Experience with DC power (-48VDC), grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia (GR-1275, GR-63), NEBS, and Central Office installation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in active telecommunications environments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ciena Waveserver, Cisco NCS, Nokia, Infinera, Fujitsu, or other DWDM transport platforms.
• Fiber optic testing experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and light sources.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting Tier 1 telecommunications carriers and data center deployments.

Technical Skills

• Ciena 6500 Optical Transport Platform
• DWDM Optical Networks
• Optical Amplifiers (EDFA)
• DC Power (-48VDC)
• Grounding & Bonding
• Central Office Construction
• Cable Routing & Dressing
• Equipment Turn-Up Support
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Telcordia & NEBS Standards
• Telecommunications Installation & Troubleshooting