Network Engineer

The Avian Consulting LLC is seeking a Network Engineer III to support lab infrastructure builds with a strong emphasis on Layer 1 execution, cable management, and physical network quality. This position is heavily focused on the physical side of network engineering. Position Summary The Network Engineer III will be responsible for supporting the buildout, organization, and maintenance of lab‑based network environments. This includes installing and managing physical cabling, wiring equipment, labeling infrastructure, and ensuring all builds meet a high standard of quality and documentation. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong cable installation, field technician, fiber, or infrastructure background who enjoys hands‑on technical work and takes ownership of delivering polished, professional results. Key Responsibilities Perform Layer 1 network build work in lab environments, including cable routing, fittings, equipment wiring, and physical connectivity. Install, terminate, test, and manage coax, Cat5/Cat6 and fiber cabling. Support ONU installation, connectivity, and physical setup within the lab environment. Label, identify, and organize network equipment, modems, ONUs, cabling, and patching infrastructure. Build and maintain clean, scalable, and well‑documented lab environments. Support engineering and testing teams by ensuring infrastructure is installed correctly and ready for use. Follow established standards for cable management, labeling, and physical documentation. Maintain a professional, orderly lab environment that supports efficient troubleshooting and repeatable testing. Work closely with team members while maintaining ownership of Layer 1 execution and build quality. Required Qualifications Strong hands‑on experience with Layer 1 network infrastructure. Demonstrated experience with coax cable termination, Cat5/ Cat6 cabling, fiber installation and handling, and working with ONUs in a lab, field, or network environment. Ability to label, organize, and document physical network builds accurately. Basic computer skills and comfort working in a technical lab environment. Meter experience such as Viavi Docsis Meter (DSAM) or another RF meter; multimeter and light meter knowledge. Experience with hand tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, cable/fiber making tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a lab, headend, master tech, field tech (cabling), or testing environment. Background in cable installation, field operations, or network infrastructure support. Familiarity with fiber connectivity, ONU deployment, and structured cabling best practices. Experience supporting broadband or access network environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobs via Dice