Telecom/Fibre Backbone Engineer

The client is looking for a Telecom/Fibre Backbone Engineer to work a 12 month rolling contract based in the Netherlands (Breda).

Job Description:

• As a Telecom/Fibre Backbone Engineer, you are responsible for carrying out technical work at telecommunications sites.
• You will work largely independently on-site and, where necessary, receive support from a remote engineer.
• The work is varied and may include the following:
• Independently reviewing the online schedule and preparing the work.
• Driving to the assigned site and carrying out the planned activities.
• Migrating microwave links to fiber optic connections under guidance from remote support.
• Supervising and carrying out telecom cabinet swaps, including:
• Removing existing equipment.
• Installing new equipment.
• Performing patching activities.
• Connecting and verifying fibre optic links.
• Troubleshooting optical connections, such as analyzing and resolving CRC errors within a fiber ring, in cooperation with remote support.
• Installing and configuring DWDM filters so that multiple optical signals can be combined over a single fiber connection.
• Converting fibre rings from a chain topology into a combination of chain and point-to-point structures.
• Performing fibre optic measurements and analyzing measurement results.
• Working according to technical instructions, configurations, and drawings.
• Properly documenting completed work and any deviations.
• Coordinating with remote engineers, other field engineers, and, where applicable, the customer or telecom operator.
• The engineer must be able to work independently on-site while accurately following instructions provided by remote support.

Education & Technical Background:

• Completed telecommunications education or a comparable technical qualification.
• Demonstrable, several years of experience in telecommunications engineering.
• Proven experience with fibre backbone technology; FTTH-only experience is not sufficient.
• Good knowledge of telecom infrastructures and fiber optic networks.
• Experience with fibre patching, cleaning, and testing.
• Knowledge of and experience with DWDM principles.
• Basic knowledge of working with command-based scripts and the ability to load/apply existing scripts. Developing scripts independently is not required.
• Valid NEN 3140 electrical safety certification.
• Possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) or willingness to apply for one to gain access to telecom sites and required badges/authorizations.
• Valid Category B driver’s license.

The following knowledge and experience are considered strong advantages:

• Previous employment with a Dutch telecom provider or telecom contractor.
• Experience with backbone, core, or transport networks.
• Experience with fiber splicing.
• BTS experience and knowledge of mobile networks.
• Experience with microwave/radio links.
• Experience with DWDM systems.
• Experience with telecom cabinet swaps or similar migration projects.
• Experience analyzing OTDR and other fiber measurement results.
• Experience working with technical drawings, patching diagrams, and network documentation.

Please note: The client is looking for consultants who are based in the Netherlands.