Telecom GIS Planner
About The Position
As a GIS Planner on Olsson’s Telecom team, you will support the planning and design of fiber-optic networks and broadband infrastructure. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop High Level Designs (HLDs) for large-scale fiber deployment programs using Esri GIS tools and other telecommunications planning resources. You will use GIS to review and manipulate spatial data, perform network and spatial analysis, identify serviceable locations, evaluate existing infrastructure, and develop efficient fiber routes. You will assist with planning Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) networks and help develop feeder and distribution routes, service areas, network boundaries, and other network elements that support broadband expansion. The work involves GIS datasets such as address and passing data, existing utility infrastructure, rights-of-way, roads, parcels, aerial imagery, and telecommunications network information. You will analyze project requirements and large datasets, identify constraints, and translate information into practical network designs. You may also support data collection and travel to project locations for field observations when needed.
Requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
- Experience using ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, analyze, and manage spatial data.
- Experience working with large GIS datasets and performing spatial analysis.
- Experience developing maps, layouts, exhibits, or GIS-based designs.
- Ability to evaluate multiple data sources and determine appropriate information to support network planning and design.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in GIS, Geography, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working with GIS, telecommunications, utility design, network planning, or similar technical design work preferred.
- Familiarity with fiber-optic, FTTP, broadband, telecommunications, or utility network planning preferred.
- Understanding of fiber network concepts such as feeder routes, distribution routes, service areas, passings, network connectivity, and route optimization preferred.
- Experience developing High Level Designs (HLDs), preliminary network designs, or conceptual utility designs is a plus.
- Experience with ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or telecommunications network-design software is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and design of fiber-optic networks and broadband infrastructure.
- Work with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop High Level Designs (HLDs) for large-scale fiber deployment programs.
- Review and manipulate spatial data using GIS tools.
- Perform network and spatial analysis and identify serviceable locations.
- Evaluate existing infrastructure and develop efficient fiber routes.
- Assist with planning FTTP networks and developing feeder and distribution routes, service areas, network boundaries, and other network elements.
- Analyze project requirements and GIS datasets, identify constraints, and translate findings into practical network designs.
- Support data collection activities and travel to project locations for field observations when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored career development paths.
- Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
- Full-time employees may participate in a performance bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
