Field Installation & EF&I Engineer

Entry-Level
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Optical & Routing Platforms | Nationwide Travel
Cisco | Nokia | Ciena | Infinera | Adtran | Ribbon

Remote (Software Support) + On-Site Field Deployment
Full-Time or 1099 Options Available

Position Overview

Kore-Tek is seeking entry-level to early-career engineers to support Engineering, Furnish & Install (EF&I) activities across enterprise and carrier-grade networks nationwide.

This role supports installation and remote software upgrades across platforms including:

  • Cisco
  • Nokia
  • Ciena
  • Infinera
  • Adtran
  • Ribbon

This is a travel-heavy role requiring discipline, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in structured cabling, fiber management, and network equipment installation.

If you take pride in clean rack builds, precision labeling, and doing the job right the first time — we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

Physical Installation (On-Site)

  • Rack and stack network equipment
  • Install optical transport systems and routing platforms
  • Mount chassis, shelves, line cards, and optics
  • Install fiber panels and patching systems
  • Perform structured copper and fiber cabling
  • Install DC power (A/B feeds) under supervision
  • Dress and secure cabling to GRE installation standards
  • Implement cable management best practices
  • Label equipment, fibers, power, and patch panels accurately
  • Install grounding and bonding per site requirements

Fiber & Testing

  • Perform fiber cleaning and inspection
  • Conduct light-level testing
  • OTDR testing (under guidance, experience preferred)
  • Validate polarity and continuity
  • Verify proper optical power levels prior to turn-up
  • Document test results

Remote & Software Support

  • Support remote software upgrades
  • Assist in firmware lifecycle management
  • Perform light configuration tasks (IP addressing, basic provisioning)
  • Support network migrations during maintenance windows
  • Monitor upgrade processes and validate device health
  • Document configuration and installation checklists

Technologies You May Support

Optical Platforms

  • Nokia 1830 PSS Series
  • Ciena 6500 / Waveserver
  • Infinera DTN-X / GX Series
  • Ribbon Apollo / Muse
  • Adtran optical transport

Routing & Switching

  • Cisco Catalyst / Nexus
  • Cisco ASR / NCS
  • Nokia 7750 / 7250

EF&I Standards Focus

This role requires strict adherence to professional installation standards, including:

  • Clean cable routing (horizontal & vertical management)
  • Velcro (no zip-tie misuse)
  • Proper service loops
  • Color-coded A/B power separation
  • Consistent labeling conventions
  • Fiber protection and bend radius discipline
  • Rack elevation documentation
  • Accurate as-built drawings
  • Site photo documentation

Experience working to GR-63 / GR-1089 compliant environments or equivalent telecom installation standards is a plus.

Travel Requirements

  • Nationwide travel required (frequent)
  • Data centers, COs, huts, and enterprise sites
  • Occasional overnight and weekend work
  • Must be comfortable working in live production environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of telecom, fiber, or data center installation experience (preferred)
  • Basic understanding of IP networking
  • Familiarity with DC power systems
  • OSHA or safety training (preferred)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Clean driving record
  • Willingness to grow into advanced engineering roles

Who Thrives in This Role

  • Detail-oriented professionals
  • Individuals who care about cable aesthetics and precision
  • Technicians who take pride in clean builds
  • Engineers looking to grow into optical or routing roles
    Team members who show up prepared and professional

Growth Path

This is not just an installation role.

Top performers will have opportunities to grow into:

  • Optical Transport Engineering
  • Routing & Switching Engineering
  • NOC Operations
  • Project Technical Lead Roles

We invest in engineers who commit to learning and excellence.

Our Culture

Kore-Tek is an engineering-first organization supporting serious infrastructure — not commodity installs.

We value:

  • Clean execution
  • Accountability
  • Documentation discipline
  • Safety and professionalism
  • Teamwork and mentorship

If you want to build a career in optical and carrier-grade networking — and are willing to travel and work hard to earn it — we would like to talk.

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