HFC Engineer I: Design, Upgrades & Network Impact

Mediacom Communications; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee discounts

Education allowance

Wellness program

Job summary

Mediacom Communications is seeking an HFC Engineer I to design, upgrade and improve the HFC network across multiple sites, including plant, headend, hubs and relay sites. You will ensure documentation is current and align with manager directions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or CS or equivalent, 3–5 years in telecom, strong knowledge of HFC and optical networks, and willingness to travel and work flexible hours; valid license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent industry experience required.
• 3-5 years cable television or telecommunications technical experience; at least 3 years as an advance Technician preferred
• Proficient knowledge of HFC plant, Optical Networks, MUX/ DEMUX technology, construction practices, and all associated equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be a flexible, independent, self motivated problem solver who can consistently work and enjoy a fast pace.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to support system operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide design for port, node, and fiber deep segmentations completed to Mediacom system specifications.
• Assist Regional Staff who perform regular maintenance, repair, testing alignment, alterations and adjustment on all HFC project related equipment including, but not limited to, fiber optic transmitters, fiber optic receivers, other fiber optic equipment, digital headend equipment, air conditioning, power conditioning and other headend and plant equipment.
• Generate project documentation to include; design, material lists, system prints, construction documentation, and fiber documentation.
• Track network utilization in the HFC system and request design as directed by Management
• Provide updates to Regional Management and NFOG concerning status of designs, shipping, and project spending.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

HFC plant knowledge

Optical Networks

MUX/DEMUX technology

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Fiber equipment operation

Job description

Mediacom Communications is seeking an HFC Engineer I to design, upgrade and improve the HFC network across multiple sites, including plant, headend, hubs and relay sites. You will ensure documentation is current and align with manager directions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or CS or equivalent, 3–5 years in telecom, strong knowledge of HFC and optical networks, and willingness to travel and work flexible hours; valid license is required.