Connectivity Engineer (ISP/OSP)

Reuben Cooley, Inc.

Ashburn, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Building Permits, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Project Management, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Internet Service Providers, Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Programming, Network Routing, Network Support, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), Regulatory Compliance, Support Documentation, Team Player, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Management

LOCATION

Ashburn, VA

POSTED

27 days ago

Connectivity Engineer (ISP/OSP)

Position Summary
Our hyperscale client is seeking an experienced Connectivity Engineer to support the planning, design, deployment, testing, and commissioning of ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure supporting hyperscale data center campuses. This role partners closely with construction managers, network engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Support deployment of ISP and OSP fiber infrastructure across hyperscale data center campuses.
Review fiber routing, conduit pathways, splice designs, and network construction documentation.
Coordinate installation, testing, certification, and commissioning of fiber optic infrastructure.
Manage contractors performing fiber installation, splicing, and testing activities.
Perform field validation of network infrastructure and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
Review OTDR, power meter, and fiber certification test results.
Coordinate issue resolution related to damaged fiber, splice loss, and connectivity failures.
Partner with network engineering and construction teams to ensure successful infrastructure delivery.
Track project schedules, construction milestones, risks, and quality metrics.
Support project documentation, as-built drawings, and turnover packages.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of ISP/OSP fiber engineering experience.
Recent hyperscale data center experience is required.
Strong knowledge of:

Long-haul fiberMetro fiber
Campus fiber infrastructure

Backbone deployments

Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, and certification.
Experience supporting construction vendors and field deployments.
Ability to troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues in production environments.
Knowledge of outside plant construction methods, permitting, and utility coordination.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

BICSI certifications (RCDD, OSP Designer, Installer).
CFOT certification.
Experience with GIS and fiber documentation tools.
Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure deployments.
Familiarity with large-scale network construction programs and vendor management.

Connectivity Engineer (ISP/OSP)

Reuben Cooley, Inc.

Ashburn, VA

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Reuben Cooley, Inc.

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