HFC Engineer

Olsson; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Olsson’s Telecommunications team in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is seeking an HFC Engineer to design and optimize Hybrid Fiber‑Coaxial networks delivering high‑speed broadband. You will collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support deployment and enhancements.

The role requires 3-6 years of Coax/HFC design experience, knowledge of HFC/DOCSIS/FTTx, GIS/map skills, and proficiency with ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of Coax/HFC design experience.
• General knowledge of HFC, DOCSIS and FTTx networks.
• Ability to read, interpret, create maps and plan sets.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS is preferred.
• AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create network architectures to integrate fiber and coax components.
• Size serving boundaries using GIS address data and analyze large datasets.
• Determine feeder and distribution routes using parcel, ROW, and easement docs.
• Review field staking sheets and as‑builts to select optimal routes.
• Analyze aerial imagery to identify obstructions and produce constructible GIS plans.

Skills

Map interpretation

GIS

Coax/HFC design

HFC/DOCSIS/FTTx knowledge

PDF editing

Team collaboration

Field data analysis

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; North Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As an HFC Engineer on the Telecommunications team you will be responsible for designing and optimizing Hybrid Fiber‑Coaxial (HFC) networks to deliver high‑speed broadband services.

This role involves:

• Creating network architectures, ensuring the efficient integration of fiber and coaxial components to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Sizing of serving boundaries using GIS address data; analyze, interpret, and organize large datasets
• Determine feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises by utilizing, parcel, ROW, and easement documentation
• Determine fiber and coax component allocations
• Reviewing field staking sheets, as‑Builts and field collected data to determine the optimal running line and construction method.
• Analyze aerial Imagery and general maps to identify existing utilities or potential obstructions; and produce and reviewhigh quality constructible plan sets using GIS based software.

The HFC Engineer will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support the deployment and enhancement of HFC networks.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Ability to read, interpret, create maps and plan sets.
• Ability to edit and create PDF documents (Bluebeam or Adobe skills)
• General knowledge in OSP construction methods and best practices.
• 3-6 years of Coax/HFC design experience.
• General knowledge of HFC, DOCSIS, and FTTx networks is required.
• Knowledge of LODE Data is preferred
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Software products is preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

$28 - $35 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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