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Greenlight Networks Fiber Design Field Engineer II - (MDU / HOA) in Buffalo, New York
Fiber Design Field Engineer II - (MDU / HOA)
About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high-speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds of up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed Internet connections. The company's high-speed fiber internet network is currently available to more than 225,000 homes and nearly 10,000 small businesses in 35 municipalities in the Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Rochester, and Hudson Valley regions of New York, with construction underway in Northeast and South-Central Pennsylvania and across the City of Baltimore.Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!
Category Construction
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Buffalo
Description
Department:EngineeringLocation: Buffalo, NYEmployment Type:Full-TimePay Range:$63,000 – $73,000 annually
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fiber Design Field Engineer II to support outside plant (OSP) fiber network construction and expansion projects. This position partners closely with Engineering and Construction teams to ensure fiber builds are executed according to design specifications, municipal standards, and company quality expectations.
The Fiber Design Field Engineer II plays a critical role in site walkouts, field revisions, construction inspections, and as-built validation to support efficient and accurate network deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support fiber network projects from initial walkout through project closeout
Conduct site surveys and develop Methods of Procedure (MOP) documentation for HOA, MDU, and commercial builds
Perform construction walkouts to inspect ongoing and completed work for adherence to company standards
Engineer district redesigns and field revisions to address real-world construction conditions
Coordinate with Construction Coordinators to verify and validate as-built documentation
Assist with easement procurement and pole survey activities as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient network buildout and maintenance
Communicate effectively with contractors, vendors, and utility stakeholders
Travel within Greenlight markets as needed
Assist with additional engineering-related tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications engineering, fiber network design, or outside plant construction
Experience supporting OSP fiber builds from walkout through closeout
Experience working with Rights-of-Way (ROW), private easements, and existing utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, pole infrastructure)
Experience with utility poles and pole attachments
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, conduit prints, fiber maps, and as-built drawings
Experience using GIS or fiber design tools such as Bentley Fiber, Vetro, ArcGIS, OSP Insight, 3-GIS, QGIS, or similar platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Bluebeam, Google Earth, and related software tools
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
This role requires the use of your personal vehicle to drive to and from prospective site locations. A valid driver's license and insured personal vehicle are required.
Schedule & Travel:
Full-time position
Travel within Greenlight markets as required to support field operations
Compensation:
- Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $63,000 – $73,000. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/.
EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.
This position is currently accepting applications.