Fiber Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Fiber Network Engineer is responsible for the strategic planning design and management of the Citys fiber optic communication infrastructure. This role oversees the full lifecycle of the network from initial route planning and capital project management to system maintenance and staff supervision. The Engineer ensures a redundant secure and high-performance network that supports city operations emergency services and public utilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex fiber architectures including point-to-point ring and path-diverse routing. Conduct site surveys network modeling and analysis to optimize fiber facilities and ensure system reliability.
- Lead capital improvement projects including scoping budgeting and procurement.
- Lead consultant selection design review permitting contract administration and construction oversight.
- Oversee the installation repair and renewal of fiber infrastructure. Diagnose system failures coordinate emergency repairs and provide technical support to field personnel and Information Technology teams.
- Manage service agreements leases and contract negotiations with partner agencies and vendors. Develop long-term strategic plans and ensure all work adheres to local state and federal regulations.
- Maintain detailed engineering documentation including as-built drawings schematics and fiber databases. Prepare comprehensive project reports and monitor equipment inventory.
- Supervise the fiber optic workgroup including hiring training and performance evaluations. Collaborate with city departments developers and regulatory agencies to integrate fiber with other city infrastructure (SCADA radio etc.).
Qualifications :
- Candidates Must be able to work a Hybrid schedule with the on-site location being 301 King Street Alexandria VA.
- Degree in Engineering Telecommunications or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in fiber optic design implementation and project management.
- Deep understanding of fiber optic transmission systems outside plant (OSP) design and network architecture. Proficiency in design software and database management.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams contractors and large-scale budgets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for negotiating contracts and presenting technical data to stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on network optimization and troubleshooting complex system failures.
Additional Information :
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status
Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting please e-mail .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
About Company
Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed ... View more
