Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Designer Department: Network Services

Reports To: Supervisor Engineering FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary :
The outside plant designer is responsible for performing all assigned engineering and construction functions for all of the GVTC telecommunications facilities and services. The engineering and construction tasks include designing, coordinating, and inspecting projects associated with Fiber-to-the-home, Hybrid-fiber-Coaxial, and copper networks. Also the design engineer maintains the integrity all GVTC networks by use of sound and logical engineering practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Sound expense control and expense management

Field survey and stake utilizing GPS and/or Theodolite Survey technology to make correct calculations and gather field info for preparation of construction sheets of aerial, underground and direct buried facilities

Gather and analyze power pole information for application to attach to power company poles

Performs inter-exchange level planning

Develop cable distribution designs for new developments, subdivisions and areas of growth

Design T-1 circuits, analog carrier systems, both fiber and copper cable architectures as required

Design Copper distribution networks, Fiber-To-The-Home networks, and Hybrid-Fiber-Coaxial networks

Investigate and implement solutions to outside plant transmission problems and blockages

Estimate project costs to determine feasibility

Prepare project packages including project checklists, construction drawings, splicing drawings, bid sheets, and bills of materials.

Coordinate with State and Local agencies and submit associated permits as required

Design in conjunction with local power companies(PEC, BEC, and CPS) on all new applications, relocations, replacements, upgrades, road moves or additions as required

Support all other engineering functions as required by other personnel within the Engineering Department or other associated departments

Review construction bids, plans, drawings, permits, easements, also provide technical support and coordination during all projects. Support includes preconstruction meetings, job site meetings with Contractors, Developers, Engineering firms, local officials (state and county) and other Utilities.

Conducts site inspections of telecommunications plant installation to assure that work is completed according to specifications, maintain and update project plans and drawings to reflect additions and changes in the field.

Verifies plant acceptance testing (eg.OTDR traces) as provided for the project.

Perform quality control assessment of all As-builts prior to being posted to mapping system

See that vehicle, tools, and equipment assigned are in good working order and used in a proper and safe manner and reports any item that is not safe for use for replacement or repair.

May work overtime, nights and weekends when emergency or maintenance window situations occur.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; college degree preferred. Minimum of three years experience in telecommunications out-side-plant design required. Experience in telecommunications outside plant construction and installation practices preferred.

Must have considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures in construction of aerial and buried telecommunications plant is necessary.

Must have considerable knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specifics of the project.

Must have knowledge in fiber optic cable construction and splicing procedures.

Along with the above, and within a given period of time to be determined by the company, the following experience is necessary:

Formal, On-the-Job or classroom training in the following areas:

Aerial cable placement

Buried cable placement

Copper cable splicing

Fiber Optic Theory for Communications

Fiber optic cable splicing

Plant Acceptance Testing w/ OTDR

Buried cable locating, vendor specific on equipment purchased

Language Ability : Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and correspondence in English.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to deal with and solve problems using solid engineering judgment skills in a multitasking environment.

Technical Skills : Basic PC and keyboarding skills required Basic MicroSoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required Basic CAD skills required (Bentley COMMs skills preferred) Basic GPS and GIS data gathering knowledge required

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Working Conditions : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This job requires working in a business office with computers, printers, and light traffic. This job also requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. This job requires a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. You must be able to walk and carry equipment (not to exceed 10 lbs) for extended periods of time and in various terrains. You must be able to kneel and/or squat.

You must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination

The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor.