CAD Designer II

Altice USA•New York, NY

14d•$52,547 - $86,327

About The Position

This position is responsible for calculating, designing, and tracking RF engineering projects, as well as producing as-built documentation to support the rollout of subscriber and commercial services and provide quality signal for broadband voice, video, and data services. The role maintains company-wide mapping and designs in accordance with technical requirements and mapping standards, supporting a cohesive network and operational efficiency. It also conducts field surveys, design, engineering, as-built work, and quality control for cable plant and system components from the node throughout distribution and FTTH networks.

Requirements

Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions.
Technical training or equivalent experience.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
Valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of current residence.
At least 6 months of experience as a Design Tech BBI.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of MDU, aerial, underground, and BA design and construction, including CATV system plant components and home wiring.
Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage.
Knowledge of splicing and aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating.
Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications required for design completeness.
Ability to read road and system maps.
Knowledge of CATV nodes, line gear, passive components, power supplies and specifications, and cable specifications and manufacturers.
Knowledge of FTTH feeder and backhaul design, including ROLTs.
Knowledge of the Ready for Service (RFS) process.
Understanding of design prints and symbols.

Responsibilities

Maintain company-wide mapping and designs in accordance with technical requirements and mapping standards.
Conduct field surveys and perform design, engineering, as-built documentation, and quality control for cable plant and system components across distribution and FTTH networks.
Calculate, design, and track RF engineering projects supporting subscriber and commercial services.
Support provision of quality broadband voice, video, and data signals.
Perform HFC designs, including standard installs, smaller designs, simple node splits, and fiber.
Perform FTTH designs, including pocketing and cell design.
Design for commercial, residential, and B2B services.
Quality-check FTTH distribution pocketing and designs and release them.
Quality-check FTTH feeder and backhaul designs, including ROLTs, and release them.
Troubleshoot designs involving repair or replacement of aerial and underground cable and equipment.
Attend DOT and project site meetings and mark up DOT mapping.
Use ETS/PAR Database and run reports.