FTTx Site Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced FTTx Site Engineer to lead on‑site construction supervision for fiber‑optic projects in Tanzania. The role involves coordinating civil works, cable installation, quality control and ensuring project acceptance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily FTTx site activities, including fiber optic cable installation, ducting, civil works and ODN construction.
• Monitor progress against project plans, technical standards and schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, field teams, customers and internal project teams to resolve site issues.
• Conduct site inspections, enforce HSE requirements and verify construction quality.
• Support testing, commissioning, punch‑list closure and project acceptance.
• Prepare daily/weekly site reports and document risks, delays and resource needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in FTTx/FTTH/fiber optic network projects.
• Familiarity with FTTx construction processes such as cable installation, ODN, ducting, splicing and testing.
• Experience in site supervision and subcontractor management.

Required skills

• Fiber optic cable installation
• ODN construction
• Ducting
• Splicing
• Testing and commissioning
• Site supervision
• Subcontractor management