Fiber Network Design Technician/Data Center - Northern Virginia

Delta Oaks Group•Fairfax, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Delta Oaks Group is seeking an individual to work on Fiber Optics OSP/ISP telecommunications projects with a primary focus on Data Center Fiber Networks. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to design and drafting tasks as well as field work, client management, and mappings in the telecommunications industry. This position will require a minimum of five (5) years of experience with OSP fiber (with some ISP exposure). Fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and industry-standard GIS platforms is required.. Delta Oaks Group is a multi-discipline engineering, inspections and consulting firm delivering end-to-end site development and fiber/data delivery solutions across the telecommunications, energy, utility, and commercial markets. We were founded on two guiding principles—provide superior client service and hire and retain exceptional talent—because we believe our success is built on the strength of our relationships and the people who power them, Our culture is rooted in servant leadership and hard work, instilled by founders who valued respect for others and doing the right thing every time. Delta Oaks Group is a professional engineering firm offering site development, inspection and structural engineering services throughout the United States and Its Territories with a focus in the commercial and telecommunications industries. Delta Oaks Group was established on two basic principles that we believe drive service based business: Provide superior client service Hire and retain exceptional talent At Delta Oaks Group, our objective is to focus on core values in order to rekindle the traditional small business philosophies that are so often neglected in today's business landscape. We believe this starts by focusing on the people with which we share our professional environment, thereby respecting those we work for (clients) and those we work with (colleagues). Valuing and understanding both your client's and colleague's vision of long-term success and their incremental objectives along the way; establishing a collaborative and transparent communicative environment regarding the professional achievements and challenges associated with those objectives; and committing to the hard-work and dedication necessary to help achieve those long-term goals are all prerequisites Delta Oaks Group believes are essential to creating a true PARTNERSHIP that promotes the success of both parties. Delta Oaks Group firmly believes that its success can only be achieved through focusing on the two most important assets of the technical service business; clients and employees. Exceptional technical services are driven by unique talent that possesses the willingness and ability to seek and comprehend client needs while consistently exhibiting an unrelenting attention to detail and desire to settle for nothing but the best. The Delta Oaks Group difference is coupling this approach with superior client service founded on unmatched client responsiveness, transparency, and client-tailored managerial systems and communication protocols.

Requirements

Technically Proficient: You have 5+ years of OSP fiber experience (with some ISP exposure), are fluent in AutoCAD Civil 3D and industry-standard GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS).
Safety-Driven: You are OSHA certified and company safety protocols without exception and proactively coach others on safe work practices.
Client-Centric: You derive energy from making clients happy—your people first presence and responsiveness build trust and turn stakeholders into advocates.
Independent & Intelligent: You self-start, think critically, and troubleshoot on the fly, yet know when to loop in teammates for the best outcomes.
Good natured with Grit: You take pride in wowing clients and colleagues alike, balancing a service mindset with a relentless drive for quality and efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree or significant in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent OSP/ISP experience.
Proficiency in CAD drafting and GIS mapping for fiber & data center infrastructure
Proven track record of performing field verifications, network expansion and maintenance, fiber route experience and OSP construction oversight
Hands on experience with testing, auditing and troubleshooting in aerial, underground and handhole and confined space environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and internal teams.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally (up to 35-40%)

Nice To Haves

Easement, ROW & Permitting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design & Drafting: Translate and draft field data into accurate CAD and GIS deliverables, including as-built fiber layouts, splice schematics, and pathway profiles.
Field Work: Perform OSP construction oversight, fiber splicing, troubleshooting, and inspection with a safety-first approach. Easement, ROW & Permitting experience is a plus.
Review & Mapping: Analyze design documents and perform site walk-throughs to verify conduit, handholes, and aerial placements; update GIS and CAD databases accordingly.
Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients in the field—anticipate needs, communicate progress clearly, and ensure a seamless experience.
Team Collaboration: Partner with project managers, surveyors, engineers to drive projects from kick-off through close-out. Effective communication skills are a must.
Continuous Improvement: Identify process enhancements, share best practices, and mentor junior staff on drafting standards and field protocols.