Field Engineer I - Fiber Network Build & Easements

Greenlight Networks; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenlight Networks in Scranton, PA is seeking a Field Engineer I to support fiber network buildout and easement coordination. You will obtain easement access, gather field data from utility poles, and coordinate with Construction and Operations to enable efficient network expansion.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external property owners and internal teams, data accuracy, and timely communications while supporting cost-saving opportunities in design and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or two years of equivalent experience in the telecom.

Responsibilities

• Approach property owners for easement requests to place facilities aerially or underground.
• Explain easement process and benefits of signing to property owners.
• Obtain signatures for processing.
• Represent and participate in events educating potential customers on Greenlight's products and procedures.
• Inform internal team of easement statuses and timelines.
• Collect geo-located utility pole photos and measure attachment heights.
• Review and correct data integrity errors in databases.
• Identify electric hazards and equipment on utility poles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive buildout decisions.
• Perform other tasks to support network build and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Technical literacy

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's Degree or two years of equivalent telecom experience

Job description

Greenlight Networks in Scranton, PA is seeking a Field Engineer I to support fiber network buildout and easement coordination. You will obtain easement access, gather field data from utility poles, and coordinate with Construction and Operations to enable efficient network expansion.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external property owners and internal teams, data accuracy, and timely communications while supporting cost-saving opportunities in design and maintenance.