Telecom Cable Plant Engineer

Overview

Design, document, deploy, and maintain telecommunications cable plant and related systems across the USAP enterprise. The role manages cable records and standards while supporting Antarctic operations.

What you'll do

• Design and implement telecom systems meeting enterprise requirements.
• Manage the USAP Cable Management System: Patch Manager.
• Survey ISP and OSP cable and enter cable and equipment data.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot existing telecom systems.
• Coordinate updates to telecom infrastructure records.
• Develop workflows, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Train authorized staff and customers on the Cable Management System.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of telecommunications industry experience.
• At least 2 years of telecom design or engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of data management experience.
• Experience with cable management databases, telecom wiring standards, and telecom infrastructure installation.
• Familiarity with OTDRs, copper cable testers, and electronics equipment cabling.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance before starting.

Nice to have

• Experience with Patch Manager Cable Management Software.
• Experience with data validation techniques.

Details

• Antarctica deployment is required for approximately 12–16 weeks per year.
• Operational locations include McMurdo, Amundsen-Scott South Pole, Palmer, California, New Zealand, and Chile.
• Physical and dental examinations required for Antarctic deployment.
• Salary range: $92,300–$166,850 per year.