Central Office Installer at Glow Networks Nevada

Glow Networks; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glow Networks seeks an experienced Central Office Installer to support Ciena projects nationwide. You will install and commission telecom equipment in central office facilities, handle DC power distribution from BDFBs, and manage fiber/copper cabling per engineering standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise with power systems, cable management, and AT&T procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and high-quality installations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Central Office installation roles.
• Experience with DC power systems and BDFBs.
• Familiarity with AT&T installation practices and documentation.
• Ability to read telecom schematics and BOMs.
• Experience routing and terminating fiber and copper cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and commission telecom equipment in CO environments.
• Pull, terminate, and fuse DC power cables from BDFBs to network elements.
• Install power distribution and fuse panels (secondary power).
• Route and label fiber and copper cabling per standards.
• Install and test sync equipment and timing panels.
• Terminate and test fiber connectors and copper blocks.
• Use OTDRs, fiber scopes, TDRs, meters to verify installation.
• Interpret rack elevations, MOPs, circuit layouts and AT&T CFRs.
• Ensure compliance with AT&T TP standards and document work.

Skills

DC power systems

BDFB installations

Fuse panel installations

Cable management

Fiber and copper cabling

AT&T projects

Sync signal distribution

GPS/PRS/SSU systems

Reading schematics

Rack layouts

Tools

OTDRs

Fiber scopes

TDRs

Power meters

Fluke testers

Job description

Central Office Installer (Ciena)

Client: Ciena

Location: Any US location; heavy travel is required.

Position type: W2

Position Overview

We are actively seeking an experienced Central Office Installer with a strong background in telecom infrastructure, specifically within central office environments. This role requires a highly technical individual with hands‑on experience in DC power systems, BDFB integration, cabling (fiber and copper), synchronization systems, and AT&T‑standard installations. Cell site technicians need not apply – this role is strictly CO‑based.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and commission telecom infrastructure within central office environments.
• Pull, terminate, and fuse DC power cables (typically -48VDC) from Battery Distribution Fuse Bays (BDFBs) to network elements.
• Perform detailed work on power plant additions, including the installation of secondary power distribution (e.g., GMT, TPA, and TPS fuses).
• Route, secure, and label fiber optic (SM/MM) and copper (Cat5e/6, coax, DSX) cabling per engineering standards and cable matrix documentation.
• Install and test sync equipment, including BITS clocks, timing distribution panels, and DS1/SSU sync interfaces.
• Terminate and test fiber connectors (LC/SC/ST), copper punch‑downs (110/66 blocks), and coaxial terminations with proper RF specs.
• Use test equipment such as OTDRs, fiber scopes, TDRs, power meters, and Fluke testers to verify installation integrity.
• Read and interpret rack elevation diagrams, MOPs, circuit layouts, and AT&T engineering packages (CFRs, IORs).
• Ensure full compliance with AT&T TP standards and industry best practices (GR‑1275, GR‑487, etc.).
• Document all installation work using site‑specific and AT&T‑required forms, including redlines and as‑built drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a Central Office installation role.
• Proven experience with DC power systems, BDFBs, and fuse panel installations.
• Extensive knowledge of cable management systems (ladder racks, fiber troughs, fiber raceways).
• Ability to work with and terminate various types of cables including fiber, DS1/DS3, Cat6, and power cabling.
• Demonstrated experience with AT&T projects and familiarity with AT&T's installation methodologies and documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of sync signal distribution and equipment (e.g., GPS receivers, PRS/SSU systems).
• Ability to read and understand complex telecom schematics, rack layouts, and BOMs.