OSP Designer

IQ Fiber•Saint Petersburg, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internet is now the heartbeat of our home, but too often internet service is frustrating and unreliable. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic fast internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of the rapidly growing IQ Fiber team, your contributions will directly affect our success. Your work matters here. We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where you voice matters. You’ll find a team who works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice. Summary: The employee will be responsible for design, drafting and network documentation for the Company’s fiber optic network including outside plant, inside plant and customer premises. Responsible for supporting all fiber optic cable as-builts into Vetro. Communicating with all field personnel and contract partners to obtain as-builts, and network design changes to be uploaded into Vetro. This job will involve designing continuous fiber routes over existing and new build fiber optic cables, creating fiber splice documents, using as-built information, Vetro, Excel, and other software programs. The individual will be skilled in OSP FTTH/FTTP design with an understanding of OSP construction and engineering. This is an on-site role, working in the office Monday through Friday, at our Southpoint location.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 -3 years Vetro (or other drafting program) experience
Experience creating Vetro API scripts
2-3 technical writing experience
Must be able to pass criminal background and drug test
Must have a clear driving record
Flexibility to work mandatory overtime to meet business needs
Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, 3-GIS, Micro-station, Spatial or Vetro is required
Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
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
High integrity and strong work ethic
Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically
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
OSP Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
Telecommunications: 1 year (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Visual design skills are a strong plus

Responsibilities

Become proficient with Vetro and support the efforts of the Design and Documentation Manager
Work with engineering team, develop and implement network nomenclature
Document and maintain records for all outside plant, customer premises and central office
Prepare drawings and plans to support network expansions
Design and plan all fiber routes and hub cabinet locations
Create and implement adds, moves, and change policies to maintain proper plant facility records
Obtain and enter in Vetro all Fiber as-builts (FUDS) from in-house staff and contractors
Update monthly grid maps for Sunshine811
Develop ISP Patch panel diagrams/cable rack layouts
Generation of bill of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation for design
Review 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
Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation
Supports Specialists and leadership team with fiber design documents
May advise, train, and guide other designers