Network Planning Engineer

The Pre field Design Engineer Specialist is responsible for conducting fiber optic detailed network design for Fiber to the Home projects. It requires an in-depth understanding of current fiber optic design standards of clients and its Apex Practices. It also requires a working knowledge of a GIS based design support software program (ARC GIS / IQ GEO) and close coordination with site fielding staff and graphics personnel to support the final product. Typical OSP design responsibilities range from the initial determination of the pathway routing and construction alternatives based on site walkouts to final detailed design generation. The planning engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content and document generation to support the placement of the physical fiber infrastructure in the Field according to Regional and standard Practices of clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, document and adhere to Client design requirements.
• Support design team in generating detailed network drawings in GIS/IQ Geo software while supporting ongoing design needs.
• Coordinate with the fielding team on specific site visit schedules and data gathering requirements.
• Create high level preliminary route design and facility specifics to manage fielding request instructions.
• Perform detailed OSP designs specifically adhering to Regional and General design standards provided by clients.
• Support the team by participating in the mentoring of other new design team members.
• Perform design within allocated time frames.
• Provide respective lead with updates on progress and roadblocks.
• Participate in developing process improvement concepts.
• Provide detailed design in GIS/IQ based systems.
• Review designs for quality and Optimization.
• Support design via any jurisdiction permits Information and ROW/UE information.
• Understand project milestones. Monitor status of milestones and be updated with recent changes and guidelines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• ARC GIS /IQ Geo Experienced.
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written and oral communications
• Drive for Results
• Decision Quality
• Listening skills
• Basic Knowledge of industry and technology trends
• Basic knowledge of construction &constructability practices & principles
• Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years related work experience in OSP fiber detailed design.
• Knowledge and experience in ARC GIS or ARC mapping preferred.
• Experience in interpreting client request and apply design standards to work product.
• Familiar with construction focused on fiber builds.
• Knowledge/experience with Web Applications and the GIS design domain.
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Flexible and able to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Functions as a technical specialist with minimal supervision.