Fiber Field Engineer II - Field Design & Deployments

dfn; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% 401(k) match (up to 9%)

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Douglas Fast Net (DFN) seeks two experienced Telecom Field Engineers to support planning, evaluation, and deployment of fiber optic infrastructure across Oregon. This role requires reviewing designs, assessing constructability, obtaining permits, gathering field data, and coordinating with design engineers to ensure practical deployments.

You will mentor teammates, communicate complex information clearly to customers, and uphold safety standards while advancing DFN projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of field engineering, surveying, telecom, utilities, or related experience.
• Experience with Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) architecture in an Outside Plant (OSP) environment.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Oregon notary commission or ability to obtain within 1 month of employment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to assess field conditions.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software and technology platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Must meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review complex fiber designs for real-world application. Asses path viability and makes recommendations based on existing infrastructure in the field.
• Determine constructability of advanced projects, make thorough recommendations on paths and methods based on joint-use and land-use permitting required, using area and extensive industry knowledge.
• Identify applicable permits required for work.
• Gather field information and measurements necessary for engineering. Accurately document and coordinate findings and changes for revisions with design engineer.
• Make initial contact with landowners and attempt to obtain easements, when applicable.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical customers; set accurate expectations for resolution timelines.
• Identify and diagnose root-cause deployment issues across large-scale areas.
• Act as an escalation path with decision making authority and responsibility. Oversight on priority projects.
• Mentor, coach and train other team members.
• Identify major make-ready steps in the field. Takes detailed notes and photos for submission to the Make-Ready Engineer.
• Complete jobs assigned in a timely manner meeting acceptable production standards.
• Develop process improvements and refine standard protocols for efficiency.
• Safely operate a company vehicle following company standards.
• Perform work to state, local, NESC, NEC and company safety standards.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work with multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certificate in surveying

Job description

Douglas Fast Net (DFN) seeks two experienced Telecom Field Engineers to support planning, evaluation, and deployment of fiber optic infrastructure across Oregon. This role requires reviewing designs, assessing constructability, obtaining permits, gathering field data, and coordinating with design engineers to ensure practical deployments.

You will mentor teammates, communicate complex information clearly to customers, and uphold safety standards while advancing DFN projects in a fast-paced