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Tyto Athene, LLC

Outside Plant Engineer

Tyto Athene, LLC, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830

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Base pay range $30.00/hr – $35.00/hr

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Responsibilities

Perform daily operations for the outside copper and fiber plant, including engineering, permitting, contracting, design, and maintenance of copper and fiber facility installations and relocations.

Design and develop complex OSP equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.

Maintain fiber splice records, network topography records, fiber mapping, and as‑built documents in corporate inventory systems.

Work closely with other earners, engineering firms, local/stale agencies, and building owners/landlords on new installations and relocations.

Utilize various systems for processing and reporting work activities, inventorying OSP facilities, and documenting projects including new construction and route maintenance/protection.

Complete project estimations, designs, bids, permits, and assist the Project Manager in managing construction activities of new copper and fiber facility installations.

Monitor infrastructure builds, review punch lists, and approve work to industry construction standards while supporting preparation of project timelines and detailed weekly status reports.

Coordinate with contractors/subcontractors for engineering, permitting, and construction of OSP infrastructure.

Direct emergency restoration and mitigation activities for the OSP network, addressing fiber optic damage, natural disasters, power failures, and other events.

Define service order customization requirements, review OSP infrastructure designs, ensure compliance with industry and DOE standards, and create integrated work plans and configurations.

Plan and prepare drawings for construction or removal of overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to achieve optimal and economical use of communications facilities.

Perform surveys as required and assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing work plans, JHA, and work instructions.

Support special circuit engineering and implementation; ensure all circuit design records are complete and accurate.

Assist with engineering, installation, service, and maintenance of customer premise equipment and last‑mile fiber circuits as directed.

Ensure all fibers, cables, and connections are properly tagged, identified, and supported with fiber duct, spiral wrap, and strand relief supports.

Ensure all equipment is mounted to guarantee operational reliability.

Required Qualifications

Effective teamwork and customer service skills.

Strong computer skills and proficiency with relevant applications.

Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Flexible and willing to work extended hours, on‑call duties, and shift work.

Willingness to work flexible/extended hours and possibly holidays.

Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Effective time management for special task orders as assigned.

Minimum supervision required; ability to participate in cross‑functional projects.

Strong customer and team relations in line with Tyto values.

Follow established guidelines set forth by the Customer, Tyto, and the supervisor.

Ability to isolate system problems, diagnose, and take corrective action to meet contract conditions.

U.S. citizenship.

Valid driver’s license.

Pass a background check and obtain DOE security clearance.

Minimum of bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or 7 years of experience in physical cabling (copper and fiber) and supporting infrastructure.

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (BICSI) is a plus.

Advanced experience with outside plant distribution and feeder engineering and design.

In‑depth knowledge of copper and fiber splicing, testing, and restoration.

Comprehensive understanding of SONET, TDM circuits, DS1, DS3, OC3, OC12, OC48, OC192, and associated test equipment.

Efficiency in using optical power meters, OTDR, optical spectrum analyzers, SONET, T1, and DS3 equipment.

Knowledge and certifications from industry standards organizations, e.g., BICSI.

Clearance

DOE Q or Top Secret clearance required.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

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