Fiber Network Field Engineer - 24/7 On-Call Activations

IQ Fiber; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support activation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber network infrastructure. You will work with Construction Coordinators, Fiber Splicers, and NOC teams to ensure reliable service and adherence to standards.

The role involves planning service activations, performing network tests, and providing hands-on field engineering support. On-call rotations and collaboration with multiple teams are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Strong fiber network architecture and splice techniques.
• Experience with FTTH and OTDR testing.
• Ability to work after hours and on-call.
• Proficiency with trouble-ticketing systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute service activations for commercial networks.
• Coordinate cable splicing and power level verification.
• Perform OTDR readings and related diagnostics.
• Provide field engineering support to NOC and network teams.
• Maintain documentation and comply with OSHA standards.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Lead troubleshooting of plant and network issues.
• Collaborate with NOC, engineers and vendors.

Skills

Fiber network architecture

FTTH

OTDR readings

Network equipment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree in engineering

Tools

Trouble ticketing systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to support activation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber network infrastructure. You will work with Construction Coordinators, Fiber Splicers, and NOC teams to ensure reliable service and adherence to standards.

The role involves planning service activations, performing network tests, and providing hands-on field engineering support. On-call rotations and collaboration with multiple teams are essential to success.