Lead Optical Field Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Dallas (TX); On-site; 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment for optical networks.
• Execute network installations across the US.
• Ensure safety and quality during installations.
• Manage risks proactively.

Skills

Network installation

Optical networking

Team collaboration

Risk management

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!