Department: Engineering Location: Buffalo, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Pay 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 drivers 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: