Fiber / OTDR Test Engineer (HYBRID)

Please note that this role is a 6 months contract position.

• Client open for candidate in said area within 1h driving distance from Council Bluffs or area toward East and South from the city.
• Omaha, NE; Bellevue, NE can be considered as well.
• The candidate's location should be close enough to a big airport, so he can easily get direct flights to various points in the US.
• This role is ideally suited for someone located within driving distance of Council Bluffs, IA.
• The position involves frequent travel to project sites across the United States, with occasional travel to Canada and Mexico. A valid passport or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in the telecom industry

• Strong experience with OTDR fiber testing

• Experience in both ISP (Inside Plant) and OSP (Outside Plant)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel)

• Comfortable working with technical documentation and electronic data entry

• Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot test results

• Willingness to travel weekly and potentially stay over weekends

• Valid passport or willingness to obtain one (for Canada/Mexico travel)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Splicing experience (strongly preferred for better candidate quality)

• CD/PMD fiber testing experience

• Familiarity with managing test results, fiber remediation procedures, and field vendor collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned project locations (across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico) weekly. Travel typically starts Monday, with return by Friday, unless the project requires a longer presence.

• Perform fiber characterization tests including:

• OTDR

• CD/PMD

• Power meter/laser source

• Fiber end-face inspection

• Analyze and interpret test results; provide remediation support based on findings.

• Prepare and maintain testing packages:

• Redlining project documentation (fiber path, demarcation points)

• Generating and submitting test reports per vendor standards

• Managing field documentation and submitting to Project Manager

• Conduct site surveys to validate infrastructure and identify issues.

• Interface with vendors and ensure compliance with project and safety policies.

• Collaborate with project manager and teammates, communicating testing outcomes and field conditions effectively.

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A4900