Connectivity Engineer Senior

Southland Industries Inc.; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate in Eagle Mountain, UT, for the role focused on structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure projects on mission-critical data centers. The successful applicant will manage planning, execution, and quality assurance while coordinating with various teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-8 years of experience in structured cabling. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, health insurance, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure in data centers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform fiber optic testing.
• Working knowledge of TIA-568, ANSI/BICSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and executing structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Tracks and manages change orders related to structured cabling.
• Supervises internal team and manages subcontractors.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber optic testing

Project management

Quality assurance

Construction environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s in business, computer science, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Suite

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the planning, direct execution, quality assurance, and closeout of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure on mission‑critical data center construction projects.

Position Details

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• We are currently hiring in the following locations and welcome qualified candidates to apply:
  • Eagle Mountain, UT
  • El Paso, TX
  • Piqua, OH
  • New Albany, OH

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.