Fiber Designer

Job Title: Fiber Designer

Location: Baltimore, MD

Job type and Duration: Contract

Our client, a major Telecommunications provider, is looking to hire a Fiber Designer to support their team in Baltimore, MD.

The Fiber Designer will involve designing continuous fiber routes over existing and newly built fiber optic cables, creating fiber splice documents, using as-built information, Spatial, AutoCAD, and Excel, among other software. The individual will be skilled in AutoCAD, Excel, and design software. We will train on OSP Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) design and the understanding of OSP construction and engineering.

We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant Fiber Designer in the broadband HFC

industry to support Node Splits. This job will involve designing continuous fiber routes over

existing and newly built fiber optic cables, creating fiber splice documents, using as-built

information, Spatial data, and Excel data among other software. The individual will be skilled

in OSP Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) design and understand OSP construction and

engineering.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and develop layouts for OSP and ISP Fiber design
• Develop ISP Patch panel diagrams/cable rack layouts
• Generation of bills of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation for design.
• Review the completed design for errors and efficiency.
• Ensure design specifications are maintained.
• Adhere to appropriate quality standards set out in the design requirements
• Analyze OTDR traces, evaluate characteristics of fiber, and document test results
• Assist in troubleshooting fiber circuits for light and path continuity
• Analyze current processes and identify possible efficiency gains
• Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation
• Supports Specialists and leadership team with fiber design documents.
• Reviews, resolves, and follows up on requests and complaints.
• May advise, train, and guide other designers.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, Microstation, SpatialNet, or ESRI is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Visual design skills are a strong plus
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred
• Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics
• Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks is a must
• High integrity and a strong work ethic are a must
• Attention to detail and the ability to think creatively and strategically are a must
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
  
  

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