Position DescriptionEmployee will demonstrate competency in:- FTTP design, including various alternative approaches such as PON and Active Ethernet
- A range of alternatives for aerial and underground construction
- Transport/backhaul alternatives
- Capital and operational cost estimation
- Implementation schedule development and management
- Resource forecasting for FTTP network development and operation
- Clear and effective communication with non-engineers and non-technical audiences about technical subjects
Responsibilities:- Act as an expert third-party reviewer to evaluate and critique network designs, project plans, and project execution of FTTP projects on behalf of clients who are network funders or owners
- Consult with and advise potential network owners about major network architecture decisions
- Perform fiber network engineering independently and as a team
- Develop high-level network designs for potential FTTP projects, including identifying ways to improve cost and speed deployment
- In some cases, perform low level engineering using 3-GIS, or other GIS platform if required
- Work in GIS engineering and network maintenance platforms, and CADD systems as required
- Develop cost factors for elements FTTP deployments in different regions, and provide cost estimates for high-level conceptual designs to detailed BOMs/
- Review field collected data for accuracy and completeness, and in some cases, perform high-level field assessments
- Review outside plant per design standards and make recommendations to support builds
- Work with other departments to coordinate make ready management, permitting and fielding
- Review as-builts, provide post construction inspection, and support network verification and update
- Manage or self-perform multiple projects of varying complexity
- Oversee field or other technical resources to execute work efficiently and successfully
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal team, government representatives, broadband service providers, other utilities, and consulting clients
- Track progress of project tasks and ensure deadlines are met
- Find innovative solutions to common project road blocks
- Communicate clearly and regularly to team members, including Project Manager
- Maintain orderly records and project documents
Position RequirementsQualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Industry Fiber Optic Certifications a plus
- Strong understanding of outside and inside plant engineering, fiber optic networks, and telecommunication construction
- Understanding of the operating requirements of Internet Service Providers delivering broadband and telecommunications services to homes, businesses, and institutions over fiber optic networks
- Knowledge of NESC code as it relates to telecommunications and common permitting requirements for fiber optic networks, especially in New York State
- Knowledge of broadband service providers and state and local government in New York State a plus
- Experience engineering in a GIS based program
- Understanding of job cost, change order management and work order processing
- Regional travel up to approximately 50% on average
- Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
- Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel
- Valid driver's license
- Practice good judgement and take ownership in work place safety
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Some day and overnight travel. Evening and weekend hours may be required from time to time to meet client needs.
