Fiber Design Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fiber Design Specialist will be responsible for the design and documentation of Metronet's Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) network in a Geographic Information System (GIS) database. The Fiber Design Specialist will be drafting, fiber network designing, generating construction and/or splicing reports, and building robust reports to determine the best locations for construction. The Fiber Design Specialist projects will include expanding our network into new towns that have yet to receive fiber, expanding our services in existing towns, and augmenting our network in areas where demand exceeds our current capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform detailed designs of overhead and /or underground telecommunication utility systems
• Provide documentation and preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates for review
• Collaborate with senior staff, Management, and engineers to verify proper schematics before construction
• Design and prepare independently, construction documents related to overhead and/or underground facilities associated with electric distribution systems and telecommunication networks and infrastructure following local and federal standards, guides, specifications, and procedures
• Work with permitting team to obtain appropriate permissions and approvals for new utility infrastructure to be installed
• Apply the local and federal laws and standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts of overhead and/or underground electric distribution facilities and telecommunication facilities
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bill of materials and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects
• Track and update design change activities in Metronet systems
• Coordinate design deliverables with Permitting, locates (Utilities), CAD drafting team to meet project schedules
• All other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent related work experience
• 2 years with equivalent telecom / utility experience required
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in fiber design preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office product specifically Word and Excel
• Experience or working knowledge of GIS mapping tools / software is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Pay Rate: $18/hr.

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