OSP Planning & Design Engineer - Comcast

SRI Telecom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k

HSA

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SRI Telecom in Houston, TX seeks a Planning and Design Engineer to support OSP mapping and fiber network design. The role involves updating databases, tracking job acceptance, issuing designs to contractors, and cost estimating based on Comcast rates.

The position is based in Houston with a 4-day in-office schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS, and have experience with OSP layouts, patch panels, cable

Qualifications

• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS is required.
• Experience in planning and design of OSP/ISP fiber networks.
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review OSP/ISP designs, including patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.
• Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs.
• Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.
• Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.
• Identify efficiency gains and create technical documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Spatial

IRIS

Microsoft Office

Right-of-way documents

Telecommunications fiber design

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Spatial

IRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planning and Design Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (4 days in office)
Salary: $28.00-$30.00/hr.

Benefits: SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as paid vacation, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, HSA and others!

Description of Role

SRI Telecom is seeking a Planning and Design Engineer with an understanding of OSP mapping (reading and/or drafting) experience to contribute to all areas of outside plant (OSP) design. The successful consultant will be responsible for updating databases for tracking the acceptance of a job, the issuance of a design to a design contractor, tracking the receipt of the fielding, and QC acceptance. You will also provide cost estimating based on Comcast contracted rates, reserve fiber wavelengths and other milestone related objectives.

Tasks

• Review designs for OSP and ISP Fiber layouts, including Patch panel diagrams and cable rack layouts.


• Generate bills of materials, splice sheets, and supporting documentation.


• Review and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of completed designs.


• Maintain design specifications and adhere to quality standards.


• Analyze OTDR traces, document test results, and troubleshoot fiber circuits.


• Identify efficiency gains in current processes and create technical documentation.


• Support Specialists and leadership with fiber design documents, and address requests and complaints.


• Advise, train, and guide other designers as needed.


• Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned duties.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spatial or IRIS is required.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred


• Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics


• Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks is a must


• Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically is a must


• Excellent organization and time management skills


• Must be able to work independently and without supervision


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members

Location: Houston, TX 77040

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