Fiber Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Connectivity)

TEKsystems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Fiber Infrastructure Engineer for data center connectivity in Aiken, SC. The role focuses on fiber optics, structured cabling, QA/QC, and vendor coordination to deliver mission-critical infrastructure.

The position is contract-based and onsite in Aiken, SC. Typical responsibilities include field inspections, reviewing drawings, testing, and coordinating installation with vendors to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic, telecommunications, data center infrastructure, or related construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating contractors and field personnel in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fiber optic and structured cabling deployments across data center projects.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

QA/QC

Vendor management

Construction coordination

Reading drawings

Field inspections

Communication

Tools

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

Primavera P6

Job description

Fiber Infrastructure Engineer (Data Center Connectivity)

Location: Aiken, SC

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Infrastructure Engineer to support the deployment, testing, quality assurance, and delivery of fiber optic and structured cabling infrastructure within large-scale data center environments. This role is focused on telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optics, structured cabling, construction coordination, QA/QC, and vendor management.

This is not a traditional IT Network Engineer position. Candidates with backgrounds in fiber optics, telecommunications, structured cabling, OSP/ISP deployments, low-voltage construction, or data center infrastructure are strongly preferred. This role does not focus on routing, switching, firewalls, systems administration, or enterprise IT network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fiber optic and structured cabling deployments across data center construction and retrofit projects.
• Support project planning, execution, scheduling, reporting, and turnover activities.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, bills of material, and as-built documentation.
• Oversee fiber installation, testing, certification, and troubleshooting activities, including OTDR and OLTS validation.
• Support both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) fiber infrastructure deployments.
• Conduct field inspections, installation audits, and QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with design standards and quality requirements.
• Manage installation vendors and contractors, tracking performance, quality, and project milestones.
• Resolve field issues, design conflicts, and installation deficiencies while coordinating with engineering and construction teams.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with site safety and EHS requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting fiber optic, telecommunications, structured cabling, data center infrastructure, or construction-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure and structured cabling systems.
• Hands-on experience with fiber testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and certification.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
• Experience with field inspections, installation audits, and QA/QC processes.
• Understanding of OSP and ISP fiber deployments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and field personnel in fast-paced construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center construction, commissioning, or development experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
• Experience leading fiber optic or structured cabling deployments.
• OTDR and OLTS testing experience.
• Knowledge of BICSI, TIA, and telecommunications infrastructure standards.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling tools.

Technical Skills: Fiber Optic Infrastructure, OTDR Testing, OLTS Testing, Fiber Troubleshooting, Structured Cabling Systems, OSP/ISP Fiber Deployments, Data Center Infrastructure, Telecommunications Construction, QA/QC, Installation Audits, Vendor Management, Construction Coordination, As-Built Documentation, Technical Drawing Review, and Project Coordination.

Ideal backgrounds include professionals from the telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, data center, structured cabling, and construction industries who enjoy hands-on field execution and delivering mission-critical connectivity infrastructure projects.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Aiken, SC.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Aiken,SC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.