Fiber Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Field Technician to support fiber network deployments, testing, and service delivery across metro and long-haul fiber infrastructure. The role involves fiber characterization, OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and validating networks to meet customer requirements.

You will perform testing, analyze OTDR results, and coordinate with project teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery. Strong communication and customer-facing skills are essential for success on-site.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Experience with ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure or similar.
• Strong OTDR testing and fiber troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber testing, characterization, and connectivity validation.
• Analyze OTDR results to identify faults and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot fiber infrastructure and assist issue resolution.
• Maintain testing records, reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to meet timelines.
• Ensure installations comply with grounding, power, cooling, and cabling standards.

Skills

OTDR testing

Fiber troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Field Technician to support fiber network deployments, testing, and service delivery across metro and long-haul fiber infrastructure. This role will perform fiber characterization, OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and network validation while ensuring projects are completed on time and meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fiber testing, characterization, and connectivity validation.
• Analyze OTDR results to identify faults and network performance issues.
• Troubleshoot fiber infrastructure and support issue resolution.
• Maintain testing records, reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure installations comply with grounding, power, cooling, and cabling standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure.
• Strong OTDR testing and fiber troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable design, deployment, and splicing.
• Understanding of telecommunications and dark fiber networks.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dark fiber delivery and telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on fusion splicing experience.
• Knowledge of carrier hotels, colocation facilities, and interconnection environments.
• Strong project coordination and vendor management skills.