OSP Field Engineer; Data Center Fiber Focused

Position: OSP Field Engineer (Data Center Fiber Focused))
OSP Fiber Engineer (Field-Focused)

Location:

Greater Philadelphia, PA (North Philly focus, travel throughout market)

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

Must-Have Requirements

+ Fiber OSP experience only (aerial + underground fiber)

+ Strong field background (not a design-only role)

+ Ability to read and interpret fiber construction prints and blueprints

+ Experience working for a fiber provider or telecom operator (Zayo, Crown Castle, Verizon Business, Lumen, or similar strongly preferred)

+ Experience supporting data center and/or enterprise (B2B) fiber builds - no residential/FIOS environments

+ Must have hands-on exposure to how fiber is actually built in the field, not just designed

About the Role

We are hiring an OSP Fiber Engineer to support fiber expansion projects focused on data center and enterprise connectivity across the Greater Philadelphia market.

This is a field-driven role where you will start your day from home and travel directly to job sites across the market. The position requires consistent time in the field supporting active fiber builds and working alongside construction teams.

This role goes beyond traditional design engineering. It is not CAD-focused and not a hands-on inspection position. Instead, this individual will oversee field execution, validate quality, and act as the key link between engineering and construction teams.

Candidates coming strictly from design firms without field construction exposure will not be a fit.

Key Responsibilities

+ Oversee field inspection activities performed by contractors and ground teams

+ Review and validate inspection reports, photos, and field data for accuracy

+ Own quality control and validation across data center and enterprise fiber construction projects

+ Ensure aerial and underground fiber builds are completed to spec and aligned with engineering intent

+ Act as the liaison between engineering and construction teams to ensure alignment in the field

+ Serve as the escalation point for field issues, resolving discrepancies between design and real-world conditions

+ Review fiber construction prints and identify gaps, risks, and buildability issues

+ Provide engineering guidance to construction teams during active fiber builds

+ Coordinate with vendors, inspectors, and field teams to keep projects on schedule

Ideal background

+ Experience working for a fiber provider or telecom operator supporting metro, backbone, or data center connectivity

+ OSP engineering background with strong field and construction exposure

+ Experience overseeing fiber builds, vendors, or inspection processes (not just performing them)

+  background in enterprise/B2B fiber deployments (not residential fiber)

+ Comfortable working in a field-based role with daily site travel

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

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