Connectivity Engineer, Senior

Position Summary

Responsible for the planning, direct execution, quality assurance, and closeout of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure on mission-critical data center construction projects.

Position Details

• Develops and maintains connectivity scope schedules and milestones in coordination with the broader project team

• Conducts pre-activity planning meetings, phased inspections, and final acceptance walkthroughs with installation partners

• Tracks and manages change orders related to structured cabling and fiber scope

• Identifies schedule risks and quality issues, and escalates with recommended solutions

• Supervises internal team members, providing technical guidance, task direction, and performance oversight

• Manages subcontractors and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, schedule, and documentation requirements

• Supports contractor evaluation and selection and ensures adherence to scope of work and quality standards

• Coordinates material flow with suppliers and logistics partners, tracking long-lead items and delivery risks

• Reports project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders

• Communicates schedule impacts, scope gaps, and quality risks with recommended mitigation strategies

• Documents and shares lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Supports forecasting and budget efforts related to connectivity scope

• Performs and validates fiber optic testing, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 (OLTS), OTDR testing, end-face inspection (IEC 61300-3-35), and MPO/MTP polarity verification

• Conducts inspections of ISP and OSP cabling installations, identifying deficiencies and ensuring corrective actions

• Leads progressive quality inspections and establishes inspection criteria and acceptance standards

• Reviews and validates test documentation, as-built drawings, and closeout packages for project completion

• Performs constructability reviews and resolves field issues related to design, specifications, and scope

• Manages the RFI process, including preparation, tracking, and resolution with design teams

• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., TIA, ANSI/BICSI, NEC)

• Identifies systemic quality issues and drives corrective actions to improve processes and outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in business, computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience

• 5–8 years of experience with structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure in data center or mission-critical environments

• Demonstrated ability to directly perform fiber optic testing: OTDR, OLTS, end-face inspection, and MPO/MTP polarity

• Experience managing both internal personnel and subcontractors in a field construction environment

• Working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, ANSI/BICSI 002, and CSI Division 27 specifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications, BOMs, and as-built documentation

• Experience producing and reviewing formal test documentation and close-out packages for owner acceptance

• Proficiency with MS Suite, Procore, Primavera P6, COINS

• BICSI Installer 2 (Fiber), FOA CFOT, or FOA CFOS/D certification preferred

• Manufacturer certifications (Corning, CommScope, Panduit, or equivalent) preferred

• Experience on hyperscale or colocation data center projects preferred

• Experience with OSP deployments in a data center campus environment preferred

• Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tool experience preferred

• OSHA 30 certification preferred

• We are currently hiring in the following locations and welcome qualified candidates to apply:

• Eagle Mountain, UT

• El Paso, TX

• Piqua, OH

• New Albany, OH

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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