Sr Fiber Optic EngineerTechnician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree. Minimum 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Fiber optic projects. Must have FTTH design experience.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position reports to the President of Telecommunications and supports the Project Manager and PEs on a variety of tasks. The general scope of responsibilities is outlined below but the supervisor defines the roles on a day-to-day basis.

TECHNICAL:

• Identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for work projects.

• Research as-built conditions so city permit packages can be published and certified by Professional Engineer (PE).

• Plan and design Fiber Networks including Fiber To The Home (FTTH) networks following construction and government standards.

• Create designs and plans using AutoCAD and Microstation.

• Prepare Construction Cost Estimates

• Conduct field surveys as needed.

• Prepare technical reports and studies.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, and other geographic data for consideration in FTTH design projects.

• Mentor team members in civil engineering principles and how they can be FTTH (Fiber To The Home) network design.

PROJECT COORDINATION:

• Provide coaching to designers and technicians of all fiber optics projects.

• Review all designs for Project Managers seal YSMA designs.

• Work directly with customers to provide an exceptional level of service.

• Oversee redlines, bore design, make-ready analysis, take field notes, pole surveys, QC prints, preparation of prints and assist in preparing design work with fiber optic cables to include aerial, buried, underground, and building applications.

• Assure city permit packages are ready for Professional Engineer's (PE's) signature.

• Ability to travel to YSMA markets (10%) as needed.

MARKETING/DEVELOPMENT:

• Assist in preparing technical proposals for projects, coordinate with staff in developing marketing strategies, procedures, and resources.

• Participate in professional societies, including attendance at local and regional conferences.

GROWTH POTENTIAL RELATED TO THE POSITION:

• Become a key resource to YSMA's Telecommunications Design and Production group.

• Develop a self-sustaining team to produce FTTH designs for large townships within two years.