Fiber Engineer (Raleigh)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading organization, is looking for a Fiber Engineer for a 12-month contract opportunity in Raleigh, NC.

This hybrid role focuses on outside plant (OSP) fiber engineering and telecom project delivery, supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of critical fiber infrastructure for utility and communications networks.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Supporting critical fiber infrastructure for utility and communications networks.
• Working on fiber network planning, design, construction, and upgrades.
• Collaborating with engineering teams, contractors, and telecom service providers.
• Combining engineering responsibilities with field coordination and project delivery.
• Contributing to reliable and scalable communications infrastructure.

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• Strong hands-on experience with Outside Plant (OSP) fiber engineering .
• Experience with fiber construction, splicing, and repairs.
• Background in telecom project delivery or network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with optical transport, backhaul networks, carrier circuits, provisioning, or telecom field services.
• Knowledge of fiber testing, OTDR, engineering drawings, GIS, or fiber management systems is beneficial.
• Strong communication, contractor coordination, and project management skills.

What are the responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Plan and design fiber optic networks, including routes, capacity, and redundancy.
• Develop engineering drawings, splice schematics, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate fiber construction, installation, splicing, repairs, and contractor activities.
• Conduct field inspections and help resolve construction or design issues.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to support network upgrades and new deployments.
• Maintain accurate network records, as-builts, and asset documentation.
• Support safe, reliable, and timely project delivery while following applicable engineering standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and telecom service providers to address project requirements and field issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Utility or energy-sector telecommunications experience.
• Experience with major telecom carriers or fiber subcontractors.
• Knowledge of optical transport, backhaul networks, carrier circuit engineering, or provisioning.
• Familiarity with fiber testing equipment, including OTDR.
• GIS, AutoCAD, or fiber management system experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, field crews, and telecom service providers.
• Strong project planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid schedule with three days onsite per week in downtown Raleigh, NC.
• Candidates must be local to Raleigh and able to commute to the office.
• Standard business hours, with occasional field visits and approximately 5–10% regional travel.