Data Center Optical Field Engineer

Data Center Optical Engineer

Contract, onsite opportunity supporting large‑scale hyperscale data center environments across multiple U.S. locations including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Jose, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Reston, VA.

6–12 months (potential for extension).

• 3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments
• Hands‑on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, decommissioning, and break‑fix
• Experience with remote hands services and customer‑facing support
• Strong knowledge of optical, IP, and transport networks
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and shift schedules as required
• Experience working with AC and DC power systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces

• Team lead or oversight experience
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and best practices
• Experience working with third‑party vendors onsite

• 30% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting (OTDR, Power Meter, BERT, RFC
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• 25% Cabling (Fiber & Ethernet)
• 20% Racking, Stacking & Hardware Installation
• 10% Documentation, Audits & Reporting

• 70% Hands‑On Technical Work
• 15% Customer & Cross‑Team Collaboration
• 5% Oversight of Third‑Party Onsite Activities

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in overhead racks, confined spaces, and at heights
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• PPE and ergonomics training
• Ongoing refresher training as required

• Must be in‑market and able to meet on‑site SLAs (4‑hour response, 30‑minute early arrival)
• Supplier responsible for required tools, laptop, smartphone, and timekeeping
• Onsite support includes travel between worksites during the workday as required

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Consulting and Engineering