HFC Engineer

Olsson • Fort Worth, TX

8d • $28 - $35

About The Position

As an HFC Engineer on Olsson’s Telecommunications team, you will design and optimize Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) networks to deliver high-speed broadband services. You will create network architectures that integrate fiber and coaxial components efficiently and meet performance and reliability standards. The role includes sizing serving boundaries using GIS address data; analyzing and organizing large datasets; determining routes and component allocations; reviewing field information; and producing and reviewing constructible plan sets using GIS-based software.

You will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support HFC network deployment and enhancement. The role calls for collaboration, ownership of work, and an interest in applying your skills to positively affect communities.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of Coax/HFC design experience.
• General knowledge of HFC, DOCSIS, and FTTx networks.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create maps and plan sets.
• Ability to edit and create PDF documents, with Bluebeam or Adobe skills.
• General knowledge of OSP construction methods and best practices.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering/design, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LODE Data.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software products.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize HFC networks for high-speed broadband services.
• Create network architectures that integrate fiber and coaxial components to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Size serving boundaries using GIS address data and analyze, interpret, and organize large datasets.
• Determine feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises using parcel, right-of-way, and easement documentation.
• Determine fiber and coax component allocations.
• Review field staking sheets, as-builts, and field-collected data to determine optimal running lines and construction methods.
• Analyze aerial imagery and maps to identify existing utilities or potential obstructions.
• Produce and review high-quality, constructible plan sets using GIS-based software.
• Work with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support HFC network deployment and enhancement.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees receive a traditional benefits package, including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree