Lead Optical Field Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced deployment lead for optical networks in Dallas, Texas. This full-time position requires a minimum of 5 years in network installation and testing, with significant travel. You'll guide large-scale deployments and work with advanced technologies, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in installation and testing of networking equipment.
• Ability to travel 75% of the time with short notice.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Work well in a cooperative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment for optical networks.
• Execute network installations across the US.
• Ensure safety and quality during installations.
• Manage risks proactively.
• Perform site surveys and fiber optic characterization (FOC).
• Adhere to Telcordia GR-1275 standards and vendor requirements.
• Coordinate equipment integration on multiple optical platforms (Ciena, Nokia).
• Oversee network test and turn-up, troubleshooting, and safety compliance.
• Promote safety-first mentality and ensure quality through leadership.
• Address risks proactively and execute projects per SOPs and safety plans.

Skills

Network installation

Optical networking

Team collaboration

Risk management

Tools

Ciena 6500/R

WaveServer

Nokia 1830

Nokia XTM/GX

Job description

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who thrives on tackling complex optical network challenges and leading large-scale deployments from start to finish. You’ll work with cutting-edge DWDM and transport technologies, guiding projects that directly impact next-generation connectivity across the country. It’s a chance to join a team that truly values technical excellence, collaboration, and giving their engineers the autonomy to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Act as deployment Lead for optics networks
• Perform as implementation lead during network installations across the US
• DWDM and IP/MPLS networks for hyperscale, utility and service providers
• Work with the PM team to generate efficient plans for network deployments
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency, execute, and instruct junior staff in the following tasks:
• Site Surveys
• Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC)
• To Telcordia GR-1275 standards (CO standards) and Vendor specific requirements
• To LRT/Customer labeling and installation standards
• Equipment Integration
• Knowledge of provisioning on multiple optical platforms such as Ciena 6500/R, WaveServer, Nokia 1830, and Nokia XTM/GX
• Network Test & Turn-up
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and testing optical networks for long haul, metro, and regional architectures
• Ensure safety and quality
• Promote and teach safety first mentality
• Lead from the front on quality and quality assurance
• Proactively identify and address potential risks
• Execute projects per the Statement of Work, MoPs, and Safety Plans

Required Skills

• Reside in the Dallas metro area and expect to report to Richardson, Texas office to assist with network staging when not deployed to field locations
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in the installation, turn-up and test of networking equipment.
• Be prepared to travel 75% of the time with changes to travel plans occurring regularly on short notice.
• Be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Work well in a cooperative team environment

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

If you're interested in this position, please apply with your updated resume!