JDH -Fiber Field Engineer

Job Summary

The Fiber Optic OSP (Outside Plant) Field Engineer is responsible for the design support, coordination, and field verification of fiber optic outside plant construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, ISPs, municipalities, and utility companies to support the successful deployment of fiber infrastructure. The position requires hands-on field experience with aerial and underground fiber systems, utility locating, and a strong understanding of standard fiber optic construction practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering duties for aerial and underground fiber optic OSP projects
• Conduct site surveys, route verification, and constructability reviews
• Verify proper installation of aerial fiber (strand, lash, pole attachments, clearance requirements)
• Verify proper installation of underground fiber (conduit, duct, direct-buried, handholes, vaults)
• Coordinate with utility companies for pole access, make-ready work, and underground utility conflicts
• Use underground utility locating equipment and interpret utility markings to mitigate damage risk
• Review and understand utility locates, as-builts, and existing infrastructure records
• Ensure adherence to standard fiber optic construction practices, including bend radius, pulling tensions, slack storage, and labeling
• Support ISP network builds, including backbone, distribution, and access network construction
• Interface with data center operations teams as needed for fiber entrances, meet-me rooms, and interconnects
• Identify and document field issues, change conditions, and required design revisions
• Maintain accurate field documentation, redlines, and as-built records
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company safety policies
• Participate in project meetings and provide field updates to project management