Fiber Telecom Field Engineer II - OSP/FTTH

dfn; Creswell (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200% 401(k) match up to 9%

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Community-focused company

Job summary

Douglas Fast Net (DFN) is seeking two experienced Telecom Field Engineers to support planning, evaluation, and deployment of fiber optic infrastructure across Oregon. You will review designs, assess constructability, gather field data, and coordinate with design engineers to ensure practical, ready-for-deployment solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in field engineering or surveying, FTTH experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in field engineering, surveying, telecommunications, utilities, or a related field.
• Experience with Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) architecture within an Outside Plant (OSP) environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Valid Oregon notary commission or ability to obtain within 1 month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review complex fiber designs for real-world application. Assess path viability and make 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

Field engineering

Surveying

Telecommunications

Utilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or surveying certificate

Tools

FTTH architecture

Job description

Douglas Fast Net (DFN) is seeking two experienced Telecom Field Engineers to support planning, evaluation, and deployment of fiber optic infrastructure across Oregon. You will review designs, assess constructability, gather field data, and coordinate with design engineers to ensure practical, ready-for-deployment solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in field engineering or surveying, FTTH experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills.