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About The Position
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. External Field About the Program: The Zayo Summer Internship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of telecommunications professionals. Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Our goal is to empower, develop, and connect our interns while fostering fresh perspectives and ideas that will drive our organization forward. Program Details: Start Date: June 1, 2026 Duration: 10 weeks Location: Hybrid 2-3 days a week out of our Denver, CO office, frequency flexible Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Long Haul Dark Fiber Testing Closeout Package Intern to join our Network Operations/Engineering team. This internship provides hands-on experience in fiber optic network testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting for long-haul dark fiber infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work closely with experienced network engineers and field technicians to ensure the integrity and performance of our dark fiber assets.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of fiber optic principles, including attenuation, dispersion, and reflection.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical data.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to travel to field locations as needed.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions and perform hands-on technical tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with fiber optic testing equipment (OTDRs, power meters, etc.) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Analyze field staff deliverables from testing and validation of long-haul dark fiber routes using industry-standard equipment such as Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), power meters, and light sources.
- Conduct fiber characterization tests, including insertion loss, backscatter analysis, and dispersion measurements.
- Analyze test results and collaborate with senior engineers to diagnose and resolve fiber performance issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of test results, fiber maps, and network configurations.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance protocols to ensure optimal fiber network performance.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in fiber optics and network infrastructure.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art fiber optic testing equipment.
- Exposure to large-scale network operations and fiber deployment projects.
- Mentorship from experienced network engineers and field technicians.
- Opportunity to gain industry certifications or training.
- Potential for future full-time employment opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
