Fiber Designer Job at Selectek in Overland Park

Fiber Designer

Selectek has an immediate need for a Fiber Designer that will be asked to design detailed fiber design and route plans for OSP work.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize QGIS, ArcGIS, and other GIS tools to create FTTX designs.
• Learn new tools and methods to aid with design and cross function between multiple markets with various customers.
• Analyze network demand point data to create the most effective design.
• Provide CAD support for fiber systems through creation of permit plan and profile drawings, construction drawings and conduit designs.
• Review permitting prints as needed for various designs in the permitting stage and give feedback as related to design to minimize changes that might be costly or difficult.
• Provide exemplary project communication and adhere to project/jurisdictional requirements.
• Maintain a robust quality control/assurance process to include but not limited to: Completing validation checks and QA/QC of fiber designs.
• Design Fiber to the Home, backhaul/transport fiber routes, MDU, distribution/feeder design using provided design software and methods.
• Performs fiber splicing during splicing stages for design within GIS or software programs.
• Functionally understand easements, rights-of-way, aerial plant, and buried plant to aid in the design process.
• The ability to read and understand maps, plats, as-builts, construction drawings and utility records is highly desirable.
• Perform any/all duties related to fiber-optic (or copper/coax) network designs that may be required for project(s).

Senior Fiber Designer (In addition to the General Duties / Key Responsibilities above)

• Performs quality assurance on other designers work with minimum guidance needed.
• Displays an in-depth understanding of fiber architecture across multiple markets.
• Takes ownership of special projects with limited supervision.
• Supports Lead Designer and/or Manager in the training of new hires or lower-level Designers.

Lead Fiber Designer (In addition to the General Duties / Key Responsibilities above)

• Responsible for ensuring the timely completion and delivery of projects.
• Supervises and provides performance feedback to Designers.
• Provides recommendations regarding process improvements and training opportunities.
• Responsible for training and making training materials for new hires or lower-level Designers.
• Performs final quality assurance checks on lower level and senior designers work as needed with limited to no guidance for fundamentals.
• Familiar with all markets on a high enough level to design independently, knowing all design parameters required by all customers.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years designing fiber network solutions with an emphasis on FTTX networks.
• Knowledgeable in fiber optic network design.
• 1 or more years of experience with Fiber Design Software
• QGIS, ArcMap, ArcPro, ARCGIS, AGOL, OSPInsight, 3GIS or other GIS based systems (preference will be placed on direct QGIS experience).
• Or any relevant fiber optic design-based software

Senior Fiber Designer

• 2-4 years of related GIS and/or telecom records experience.
• 3 years of telecom experience with distributed split networks, greenfield, brownfield, and splicing/fiber counts.
• 1 or more years of experience with centralized split networks.

Lead Fiber Designer

• 2-4 years of related GIS and telecom records experience.
• 4 or more years telecom experience with distributed split networks, greenfield, brownfield, and splicing/fiber counts.
• 1 or more years of experience with centralized split networks.
• 1 or more years of experience in a leadership role.

Pay Rate:

$22.00-$30.00

Term: 6 Months Temp to Direct

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please send an updated resume to klankswert@selectek.net OR contact Kyle Lankswert directly by calling 470-203-9801.