Fiber Optics Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $52.85 - $79.27 Hourly
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00073
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Anaheim is hiring a dynamic Part Time Electric Systems Designer for the Telecommunications Group of the Public Utilities Department. This position will perform a variety of technical duties in the planning and design of fiber optics networks for automation and telecommunication systems serving electric and water utility applications; and to prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and work orders.
This is a part-time position typically averaging 30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Design, prepare and initiate work orders including drawings and specifications for the installation of overhead and underground telecommunications systems and fiber optics networks for automation projects.
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the most efficient and economical fiber optics network routes; provide fiber optics demand and connectivity assessment; identify known underground facilities and utilities; consult with property owners and local, county and state representatives to obtain necessary easements and encroachment permits.
• Conduct field investigations to determine the condition of existing facilities; provide existing and future requirements for fiber optics network needs.
• Meet with engineers, planners, developers and outside utility agencies and organizations to determine fiber optics system layout; initiate contracts and prepare work plans; coordinate construction and maintenance activities.
• Prepare work orders and drawings; compile material requirements; review project scope with field and contractor crews and answer questions during the maintenance, upgrade and construction of existing and new telecommunication systems.
• Review completed construction projects to verify quantities of materials and to ensure compliance with construction standards and guidelines; review and oversee the work of consultants.
• Plan, develop and initiate upgrade modifications and additions to utility fiber optics transmission and distribution systems.
• Respond to inquiries and requests by utility customers, outside agencies and organizations, and other City departments and divisions.
• Prepare or review designs for related substructures such as the alignment of conduits along roadways; locations and sizes of vaults, riser poles, and pull boxes; design of conduit sizes and quantities; identify vault end wall configurations; identify easement requirements for access to equipment.
• Support request for proposal packages to hire consultants, review consultant designs and studies, prepare construction bid packages, perform field walk downs and verifications, update as-built drawings, and prepare and review project cost and schedule reports; coordinate project activities with other work groups and agencies; direct contractors and resolve construction conflicts.
• Prepare physical and schematic diagrams for fiber optics networks serving water, electric and municipal telecommunications projects.
• Select underground and overhead routes for new fiber optics lines, prepare joint pole submittals, troubleshoot fiber optics-related outages, and coordinate planned outages with field crews and end-customers.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications
Experience and Education: Two (2) years of experience in the construction and/or design of fiber optics and telecommunication systems supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and college level course work or specialized training in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Principles of fiber optics distribution and transmission system design; techniques of project coordination for telecommunications or automation projects; basic principles of fiber optics network theory, fiber optics operation and construction practices and field inspection procedures; principles of mathematics used in telecommunications engineering calculations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; construction practices and materials; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to: Plan, lay out and prepare work orders, cost estimates and work schedules; prepare construction plans and reports; design fiber optics transmission and distribution systems; coordinate telecommunications or automation projects; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****
This is a part-time position usually averaging 30 hours per week with no minimum number of hours guaranteed.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.
Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/37234/PT-CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess at least two years of experience in the construction and/or design of electric utility or fiber optics transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems AND college level course work or specialized training in electrical or telecommunications engineering or related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Please describe your experience in the construction and/or design of electric utility or fiber optics transmission and distribution systems, including year(s) associated. If none, type N/A.
04
From what source does your construction and/or design experience come from?

• `No Experience
• Design firm
• Utilities agency
• Both design firm and utilities agency

05
Please describe your education as it relates to electrical or telecommunications engineering or related field. If none, type N/A.
06
Do you possess experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)?

• Yes
• No

07
Please describe your experience working with CADD to generate design plans, including examples. If none, type N/A.
08
Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?

• No, I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license

Required Question