Senior Fiber Engineer

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability.

To support that growth, we're building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last.

Basic Function:

The Fiber Engineering Organization is responsible for the usage, maintenance, and documentation of Lightpath's robust fiber network. Daily efforts of a Sr Fiber Engineer will include work supporting pre-sales engineering, new customer service installation, maintenance of existing services, asset record management within our GIS database, fiber trace analysis, outside vendor management, customer requests, and other departmental needs. As a Sr Fiber Engineer, the employee will be expected to take on complex projects, drive innovative solutions, & provide mentoring to less experienced team members. Will support and report to the Manager of Fiber Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Own and manage the usage of Lightpath's Fiber Network.
* Make decisions regarding the usage of our fiber network and how it is to be leveraged to enable our customers' success. Will include designing fiber routes for various telecom services such as Dark Fiber, Ethernet, SD-WAN, WDM, DIA, Small Cell, and FTT services.
* Produce creative solutions using Lightpath assets to deliver unique services for our customers' needs supporting design criteria such as distance limitations, diversity needs, or specific routing requirements.
* Lead training for both individuals and groups within the department to help further their knowledge of industry practices and procedures.
* Provide mentorship to peers and team members regarding both general work practices & specific project support.
* Research existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, customer communications, and/or relocation of fiber facilities.
* Create and provide output specifying selected fiber path and required splicing work to be performed for new fiber-based service installations, relocation of existing fiber facilities, and/or restoration of existing traffic.
* Ensure company records are accurate by inputting and maintaining data of physical assets in our GIS database.
* Provide real-time support for in-field customer maintenance & repair activities.
* Analyze, approve, & organize fiber trace data to support service delivery or maintenance activities.
* Ensure inventory of fiber usage & customer service records are accurate by inputting and maintaining circuit data in our GIS database.
* Establish and maintain effective communications and a professional working relationship with customers both internal and external, including Lightpath service delivery, project management, circuit design, OSP construction, sales engineering, vendors, and customers.
* Organize workday efficiently to maximize productivity by utilizing proper time management techniques.
* Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives or needs by performing other related duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

* 7+ years of telecom fiber network experience, preference within construction or fiber engineering departments. 4-Year Degree in Engineering is a plus.
* Ability to function independently and self-motivate.
* Strong interpersonal skills for supporting and communicating with a variety of cross functional teams.
* Strong aptitude for training and mentoring less experienced team members.
* Proficiency using & leveraging GIS-based data management system.
* Proficiency in usage of Google Earth & creating/managing kmz files.
* Knowledge & experience regarding fiber construction practices
* Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools including MS Visio
* Experience using Salesforce.com platform is a plus.
* Experience using AutoCad is a plus.
* Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York. The pay range at the time of posting in the specified locations is $80,000 - $115,000/year and will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law and company policy. Pay ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. Some of our featured benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, yearly bonus program and company matched 401k.