Capacity Planner

TEKsystems; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented HFC Upgrade Specialist to lead critical projects in enhancing network performance. This fully remote role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mid-split and high-split technology implementations, where you'll optimize network designs and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet strategic goals. Your expertise in data analysis and quality control will be pivotal in validating vendor designs and managing production processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth while delivering impactful solutions across multiple markets.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation or Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with HFC upgrade projects and mid-split/high-split technologies.
• Strong data analysis skills, including merging datasets and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HFC upgrade projects ensuring designs align with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with vendors and teams to optimize workflows and validate designs.

Skills

HFC

DOCSIS

Capacity Planning

Node Splits

High Split

Mid Split

CATV

Cascade

GIS

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Job description

*100% REMOTE IN U.S.A AND CAN WORK ON CST TIMEZONE!! *
*NEEDED EXPERIENCE: HFC, DATA , QUALITY CONTROL, MID SPLIT, NODE SPLITS , DOCSIS, CONSTRUCTION, WIRELESS EXPERINCE NEEDED!!*
*Description*
Position Overview
We are seeking highly experienced HFC Upgrade Specialists to join our design organization and support large-scale upgrades of HFC architecture across multiple markets. This critical role focuses on mid-split and high-split technology implementation, optimizing network designs, and facilitating seamless collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
Must understand cascade reductions and segmentations. Ability to push back on vendor for why are we doing a cascade reduction?
Understanding why we are doing a node segmentation,, being able to pull the data in Lode
Key Responsibilities
*Technical Leadership: Lead HFC upgrade projects by applying expertise in mid-split/high-split technologies, ensuring designs align with strategic objectives.
*Data Analysis and QC: Merge complex datasets from multiple sources, identify anomalies, and validate designs provided by external vendors (e.g., CommScope).
*Production Funnel Optimization: Manage upfront processes to capture quick wins and streamline production. Evaluate nodes to determine whether cascade reductions, segmentation, or alternatives (e.g., QAM modulation, MPEG IV conversions) are required.
*Vendor and Team Collaboration: Work closely with subcontractors, ISP teams, and the network consumption/utilization team to maintain alignment and ensure projects are on budget, on time, and satisfy SLAs.
*Governance: Oversee budget adherence, run rates, and vendor performance while maintaining clear communication across stakeholders.
*Capacity Management: Provide leadership in assessing, de-conflicting, and planning node upgrades to support multi-gig speeds and long-term network scalability.
*Team Development: Mentor QC professionals to build foundational expertise within the team and ensure quality checks align with upgrade objectives.
Daily Expectations
*Collaborate with network planning and design production teams to define and execute strategies.
*Interact with ISP and Construction teams and analyze node data for segmentation and capacity planning.
*Engage vendors to validate designs, optimize workflows, and explore cost-efficient alternatives.
*Handle basic data manipulation tasks in Excel (e.g., merging large datasets, vlookups) and leverage GIS tools (ArcGIS, MapInfo) as needed.
*Regularly report progress and governance updates to internal stakeholders.
*Skills*
HFC, Docsis, capacity planning, node splits, high split, mid split, CATV, Cascade, GIS, Autocad
*Top Skills Details*
HFC,Docsis,capacity planning,node splits,high split,mid split,CATV,Cascade,GIS,Autocad
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Qualifying questions-
Tell me about Node segmentations? When are the necessary?
Node segmentation is used by cable operators to deploy more nodes within a given service area to provide improved and guaranteed higher bandwidth per home/business.
Can you explain what Cascading is?
answer- When multiple amplifiers are connected in series (one after another), this is referred to as a "cascade". Each amplifier amplifies the signal, and the signal then travels to the next amplifier in the chain.
Can you merge spreadsheets and identify differences between the 2?
are familar with vlookups, excel?
Tell me about your experience with network planning or capacity planning for a network?
*Experience Level*
Entry Level
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.