Field Cable Engineer (Data Center & DWDM)

Fiber Engineer (Data Center & DWDM)Location: Las VegasEmployment Type: Full-time / PermanentSalary: $80,000-$95,000Mon – Fri (08:00 – 17:00) – 40 hours per weekOvertime - 1.5 x Hourly Rate: More than 40 hours worked in a workweek$500pcm car allowance and fuel 0.59 pm ($6000 PA)On Call - $10/day Monday to Friday and $25/day for Saturday, SundayAbout the RoleWe are recruiting on behalf of a leading telecommunications services provider for an experienced L2 Field Engineer. In this role, you will lead onsite installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault-resolution activities across complex network environments. You will provide technical leadership, support junior engineers, and ensure high-quality service delivery in line with industry standards and customer expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesField Support & MaintenanceProvide first-line and second-line maintenance support across customer sites.Respond to interventions promptly to meet required SLAs.Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota when required.Deliver regular updates on progress to operational teams and project stakeholders.Installation & CommissioningPerform installation, commissioning, and testing activities in both project and maintenance environments.Install racks, metalwork, cable trays, and associated infrastructure.Conduct fibre and copper cabling, including pulling, dressing, labelling, terminating, and securing.Perform continuity checks and diagnostic testing for cable and fibre runs.Complete AC/DC connectivity work (excluding power-up).Technical Leadership & Quality AssuranceTake the lead on complex fault-finding and troubleshooting tasks based on written or verbal instructions from operations centres.Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to junior engineers.Maintain and implement quality installation standards.Manage RAMS documentation and ensure safety and compliance standards are met.Conduct field quality audits and coordinate rectification or improvement activities.Act as lead engineer on assigned projects and serve as the escalation point for technical issues.Produce accurate, high-quality technical and project documentation.Operational & Cross-Functional DutiesSupport project managers with basic project management tasks when required.Conduct onsite HSE and site-visit inspections when needed.Manage assigned incidents end-to-end until resolution.Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, partners, and customers.About YouEssential Experience & SkillsStrong background in telecoms infrastructure build, installation, and commissioning.Advanced experience in network commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.Hands-on expertise in:Optical transmission systems (e.g., PDH, SDH, DWDM)Fibre and structured cablingIP WAN/LAN networking, VoIPHigh-speed testing (10/100/1000 Mbps, 10G, 40G, 100G)AC/DC power systems and monitoring environmentsExperience with multiple major telecom network equipment vendors (names withheld for client confidentiality).Excellent customer-facing communication and reporting skills.Strong ability to work under pressure and guide others.Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent.Ability to manage workload independently and meet all SLAs.Full, valid driving Licence.Working EnvironmentFast-paced and reactive role with varied site locations.Field-based with home working where appropriate.