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Overview The HFC Designer I generates broadband system designs in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining Charter Communications’ and the department’s standards and specifications. Under direct supervision, prepares and maintains detailed engineering and design drawing files and schematics using CAD or other spatial or GIS software platforms. Works with cross-department boundary partners (Tech Ops, Construction and Engineering) to facilitate design/engineering services, providing necessary information including strand maps, design maps, BOMs, charts, graphs, and sketches of vertical details, and providing SOWs in a timely basis. Helps develop and maintain Charter Communications broadband HFC design and digitizing standards.
Responsibilities
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Design basic HFC broadband plant extensions utilizing various design software programs.
Utilize CAD/GIS software programs (Bentley, Spatial, AutoCAD, Smallworld) to digitize base, strand, coax, fiber designs, fiber splicing documentation and BOMs in accordance with Charter digitizing standards and specifications.
Conduct engineering change orders to ensure that all related work is complete and accurate and all related documentation is acquired and routed properly.
Perform quality control checks on field mapping, field notes and map digitizing to ensure all specifications are met.
Provide technical guidance and QC of contractor work in support of existing specifications across various architecture concepts.
Document and digitize construction as-builds for project reconciliation as required.
Contribute to project coordination and perform administrative functions by maintaining records, providing reports as necessary and processing related invoices.
Schedule work assignments, monitor project workflow and maintain accurate weekly production reports.
Make copies of system prints or engineering documents as required.
Maintain digital plotter, engineering copier/scanner and other departmental equipment.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Well-versed in HFC architectures, HFC Network Design Specifications and symbology.
Understanding of CATV standards and terminology, HFC, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures.
Basic knowledge of CAD/Spatial applications such as MicroStation/BentleyComms, Spatial, AutoCAD and/or Smallworld design and digitizing software programs.
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with accuracy.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Strong computer skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
College level math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) or demonstrated analytical ability preferred.
Required Related Work Experience
Drafting/design experience or coursework – 1+ years.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
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