Outside Plant Designer

The HR Green Fiber and Broadband Team is helping communities prepare for a better future! By helping our clients conceptualize, plan and design high-speed communication solutions, we position them for the coming wave of Smart City, Broadband and 5G services. The Outside Plant Designer is responsible for preparing and updating digital data maps for client fiber optic and other forms of communication networks. The Designer will import field data into our GIS-based design software and work with engineering staff to complete preliminary and final system designs, including map books, plan and profile and permit applications for construction phase services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintains maps of the communication system, which accurately show location of all consumers, lines, devices, roads, and other background details. Knowledge of all phases of OSP design & familiarity with fiber placement & splicing techniques required.
• Create and execute work orders to include plans and specifications for OSP facilities while meeting quality, time and budget constraints.
• May perform field checks, including the collection of GPS data, as necessary to verify line locations for new and existing facilities. Remedies, under close supervision, any GPS/GIS errors prior to transfer to mapping system.
• Collaborate with others (civil authorities, clients, contractors, project managers, other engineers, designers, drafters, administration) to devise best network solutions, assist in permitting, and obtaining right-of-way use approval.
• Designs cost effective line setup and staking specifications and cable and line extensions using GIS and CAD, along with associated integration software including designing and developing OSP equipment installation, modifications, and upgrades.
• Conducts job estimating activities and prices out job components.
• Responsible for all as-built changes and updates to drawings and map databases.
• Knowledge in SQL, Python, C++, Microsoft Access experience is required. Ability to analyze spatial data for communication providers and translate into appropriate GIS reports and thematic maps.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum associate's degree (A. A.) or two-year degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years’ experience with GIS databases and editing using ESRI ArcGIS based software including use of ESRI software and Global Positioning System (G.P.S) units for data collection.
• 2-3 years’ experience creating designs in Civil3D or other CAD-based systems is strongly preferred as the position may also work with civil/infrastructure design for other units of the company.
• Experience with O-Calc or other Pole Loading Analysis software is a plus. Experience using 3-GIS design software is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses

Must possess a valid state driver's license and must be able to drive a vehicle.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/