Telecom HFC Designer

Olsson • Dallas, KS

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About The Position

As an HFC Designer on Olsson’s Telecommunications team, you will design and optimize Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) networks for high-speed broadband services. You will create network architectures that integrate fiber and coaxial components to meet performance and reliability standards. The role includes sizing serving boundaries using GIS address data; analyzing and organizing large datasets; determining feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises using parcel, right-of-way, and easement documentation; and determining fiber and coax component allocations.

You will review field staking sheets, as-builts, and field-collected data to determine optimal running lines and construction methods. You will also analyze aerial imagery and general maps to identify existing utilities or potential obstructions, and produce and review constructible plan sets using GIS-based software. The HFC Designer works closely with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support HFC network deployment and enhancement.

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and create maps and plan sets.
• Ability to edit and create PDF documents; Bluebeam or Adobe skills.
• General knowledge of outside plant (OSP) construction methods and best practices.
• General knowledge of HFC, DOCSIS, and FTTx networks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or design, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of LODE Data.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software products.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize HFC networks to deliver high-speed broadband services.
• Create network architectures integrating 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 identify 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.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support 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 health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed