Job Summary
The Lead Field Engineer is responsible for the deployment of high-speed, complex optical networks. They will lead work in the field and factory staging area as technical leads alongside other Field Engineers and Project Engineers as needed. Lead Field Engineers perform network installation, fiber optic characterization, trace analysis, equipment commissioning, and network performance testing.
Travel is required approximately 75% of the time, with network implementations occurring at customer sites throughout the United States. This role requires advanced knowledge of networking technologies and a thorough understanding of network deployment best practices.
Roles & Responsibilities
Network Deployment Leadership
- Serve as the implementation lead during optical network deployments across the United States.
- Support DWDM and IP/MPLS network implementations for hyperscale, utility, and service provider customers.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and execute efficient deployment plans.
Technical Execution & Mentorship
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in, execute, and mentor junior staff on the following activities:
- Site Surveys
- Fiber Optic Characterization (FOC)
- Equipment Installation
- Installation to Telcordia GR-1275 standards (Central Office standards) and vendor-specific requirements
- Installation and labeling according to customer standards
- Equipment Integration
- Provisioning across multiple optical platforms, including Ciena 6500/R, WaveServer, Nokia 1830, and Nokia XTM/GX
- Network Testing & Turn-Up
- Troubleshooting and testing optical networks supporting long-haul, metro, and regional architectures
- Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Visio, and Word
Safety & Quality
- Promote and maintain a safety-first culture.
- Lead by example in quality assurance and deployment best practices.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Execute projects in accordance with Statements of Work (SOWs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and safety plans.
Qualifications
- Reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and be available to assist with network staging activities when not deployed to customer sites.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience installing, turning up, testing, and troubleshooting networking equipment.
- Strong experience with optical transport technologies, including DWDM, fiber characterization, optical testing, and network commissioning.
- Experience provisioning and integrating optical networking platforms from leading equipment manufacturers.
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including occasional short-notice travel requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.