Fiber Design Engineer — Contract-to-Perm

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician on a 6-month contract with extensions, with potential to convert to permanent. The role centers on designing physical fiber paths across the network for FTT and ring configurations, handling large project scopes.

You will manage fiber inventory, work with the Outside Plant and Engineering teams, and produce KMZ files using Google Earth. Strong telecom and GIS knowledge, plus MS Office/Visio proficiency, are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year college Degree in Engineering or equivalent Telecom Network Experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years fiber design experience that includes ring configurations, FTT projects, and various high volume site deliveries.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and timelines while cross functioning in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite of tools, in particular MS Visio and Excel.
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com platform is a plus.
• Must have prior experience in telecom and fiber plant install.
• Knowledge of GIS-based platforms and fiber inventory systems. GE Smallworld experience preferred.
• Must have Google Earth experience - understands how to produce a professional and detailed KMZ file and can interpret outside plant construction KMZ's.
• Ability to correspond effectively with a variety of functional teams and strong interpersonal skills for supporting cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize physical fiber paths across the network for FTTH and ring designs.
• Manage fiber inventory via database tracking of fiber enclosures, fiber optic cable, conduit, building data, and more.
• Collaborate with Outside Plant, Network Inventory Specialists, Sales Engineering, and other Network Engineers.
• Report to the Fiber Engineering Manager and coordinate with the team on long-term projects.

Skills

Task prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Telecom network experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

Salesforce.com

GIS platforms

Google Earth KMZ

Fiber inventory systems

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician on a 6-month contract with extensions, with potential to convert to permanent. The role centers on designing physical fiber paths across the network for FTT and ring configurations, handling large project scopes.

You will manage fiber inventory, work with the Outside Plant and Engineering teams, and produce KMZ files using Google Earth. Strong telecom and GIS knowledge, plus MS Office/Visio proficiency, are required.