Senior Fiber Optic Network Engineer: Route Design & Deployment

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company vehicle

Training opportunities

Large-scale projects exposure

Generous leave

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Fiber Optic Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, and ongoing management of high-capacity fiber networks. You will plan routes, oversee installation and splicing, perform OTDR and power meter testing, and troubleshoot impairments to ensure network integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field and at least five years of hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on fiber optic deployment and maintenance.
• Proficiency with OTDR, power meters, and visual fault locators.
• Knowledge of splicing techniques and optical network design principles.
• GIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fiber optic network routes and infrastructure layouts.
• Oversee the installation and splicing of fiber optic cables.
• Perform fiber optic testing, including OTDR and power meter measurements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic network faults and impairments.
• Manage network documentation, including splice records and as-built drawings.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices during all fiber optic activities.
• Collaborate with project managers and field technicians to ensure project timelines are met.
• Evaluate and recommend new fiber optic technologies and equipment.

Skills

Fiber optic network design

Troubleshooting

GIS (bonus)

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Visual fault locators

Fiber splicing equipment

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Senior Fiber Optic Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, and ongoing management of high-capacity fiber networks. You will plan routes, oversee installation and splicing, perform OTDR and power meter testing, and troubleshoot impairments to ensure network integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field and at least five years of hands-on experience.