OSP Planning & Design Engineer

SRI Telecom•Houston, TX

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

SRI Telecom is seeking a Planning and Design Engineer to contribute to all areas of outside plant (OSP) design. The role requires an understanding of OSP mapping, including reading and/or drafting, and covers design tracking, cost estimating, fiber wavelength reservations, and other project milestones. The engineer updates databases that track job acceptance, design issuance to contractors, receipt of fielding, and quality-control acceptance. The position reviews OSP and inside plant (ISP) fiber layouts and supporting diagrams and documentation, checks the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs, maintains design specifications and quality standards, and supports fiber-circuit testing and troubleshooting. The engineer also documents processes, identifies efficiencies, supports specialists and leadership, and may advise, train, and guide other designers. The role is based in Houston, Texas, with four days per week in the office.

Requirements

Experience or equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial, or IRIS.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics.
Experience designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks.
Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and without supervision.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents.

Responsibilities

Update databases tracking job acceptance, design issuance to a design contractor, receipt of fielding, and quality-control acceptance.
Provide cost estimates, reserve fiber wavelengths, and address other project milestones.
Review OSP and ISP fiber layouts, including patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.
Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
Review completed designs for accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.
Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.
Identify process efficiencies and create technical documentation.
Support specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints.
Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties.